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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.47, 71,017.29 and 15,757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.47, 71,017.29 and 15,757.41 is: 23,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.47 : 71,017.29 = 15,757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.47/71,017.29 = 15,757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.47x = 71,017.29 × 15,757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.47x = 1,119,048,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,048,555.62/47,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.31

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