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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,368.91, 71,027.24 and 19,281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,368.91, 71,027.24 and 19,281.75 is: 28,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,368.91 : 71,027.24 = 19,281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,368.91/71,027.24 = 19,281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,368.91x = 71,027.24 × 19,281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,368.91x = 1,369,529,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,529,388.46/47,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,911.99

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