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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,141.08, 70,702.86 and 19,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,141.08, 70,702.86 and 19,060 is: 28,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,141.08 : 70,702.86 = 19,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,141.08/70,702.86 = 19,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,141.08x = 70,702.86 × 19,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,141.08x = 1,347,596,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,596,511.60/47,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,586.46

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