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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,298.65, 70,952.99 and 19,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,298.65, 70,952.99 and 19,214.51 is: 28,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,298.65 : 70,952.99 = 19,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,298.65/70,952.99 = 19,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,298.65x = 70,952.99 × 19,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,298.65x = 1,363,326,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,326,485.05/47,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,823.80

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