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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,366.84, 71,042.52 and 19,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,366.84, 71,042.52 and 19,285.76 is: 28,925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,366.84 : 71,042.52 = 19,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,366.84/71,042.52 = 19,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,366.84x = 71,042.52 × 19,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,366.84x = 1,370,108,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,108,990.52/47,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,925.49

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