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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,358.34, 71,041.36 and 15,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,358.34, 71,041.36 and 15,767.26 is: 23,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,358.34 : 71,041.36 = 15,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,358.34/71,041.36 = 15,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,358.34x = 71,041.36 × 15,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,358.34x = 1,120,127,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,127,593.87/47,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.17

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