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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,372.89, 71,066.63 and 15,772.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,372.89, 71,066.63 and 15,772.11 is: 23,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,372.89 : 71,066.63 = 15,772.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,372.89/71,066.63 = 15,772.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,372.89x = 71,066.63 × 15,772.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,372.89x = 1,120,870,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,870,705.69/47,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.59

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