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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,277.88, 70,924.61 and 15,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,277.88, 70,924.61 and 15,688.28 is: 23,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,277.88 : 70,924.61 = 15,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,277.88/70,924.61 = 15,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,277.88x = 70,924.61 × 15,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,277.88x = 1,112,685,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,685,357.10/47,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.01

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