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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.54, 70,901.64 and 19,181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.54, 70,901.64 and 19,181.07 is: 28,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.54 : 70,901.64 = 19,181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.54/70,901.64 = 19,181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.54x = 70,901.64 × 19,181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.54x = 1,359,969,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,969,319.95/47,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,771.13

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