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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.67, 70,911.66 and 19,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.67, 70,911.66 and 19,174.85 is: 28,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.67 : 70,911.66 = 19,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.67/70,911.66 = 19,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.67x = 70,911.66 × 19,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.67x = 1,359,720,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,720,089.19/47,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,774.30

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