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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.32, 71,042.82 and 15,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.32, 71,042.82 and 15,768.24 is: 23,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.32 : 71,042.82 = 15,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.32/71,042.82 = 15,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.32x = 71,042.82 × 15,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.32x = 1,120,220,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,220,236.04/47,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,653.64

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