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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,441.92, 71,155.32 and 15,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,441.92, 71,155.32 and 15,849.22 is: 23,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,441.92 : 71,155.32 = 15,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,441.92/71,155.32 = 15,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,441.92x = 71,155.32 × 15,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,441.92x = 1,127,756,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,756,320.85/47,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.30

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