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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,059.65, 70,598.22 and 15,471.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,059.65, 70,598.22 and 15,471.47 is: 23,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,059.65 : 70,598.22 = 15,471.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,059.65/70,598.22 = 15,471.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,059.65x = 70,598.22 × 15,471.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,059.65x = 1,092,258,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,258,361.26/47,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.08

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