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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,253.89, 70,910.50 and 19,174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,253.89, 70,910.50 and 19,174.05 is: 28,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,253.89 : 70,910.50 = 19,174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,253.89/70,910.50 = 19,174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,253.89x = 70,910.50 × 19,174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,253.89x = 1,359,641,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,641,472.53/47,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,773.11

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