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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,371.17, 71,014.94 and 19,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,371.17, 71,014.94 and 19,314.70 is: 28,955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,371.17 : 71,014.94 = 19,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,371.17/71,014.94 = 19,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,371.17x = 71,014.94 × 19,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,371.17x = 1,371,632,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,632,132.37/47,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,955.00

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