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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,390.46, 71,023.98 and 19,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,390.46, 71,023.98 and 19,277.73 is: 28,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,390.46 : 71,023.98 = 19,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,390.46/71,023.98 = 19,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,390.46x = 71,023.98 × 19,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,390.46x = 1,369,181,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,181,109.97/47,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.49

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