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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,463.84, 71,215.43 and 20,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,463.84, 71,215.43 and 20,796.08 is: 31,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,463.84 : 71,215.43 = 20,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,463.84/71,215.43 = 20,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,463.84x = 71,215.43 × 20,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,463.84x = 1,481,001,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,001,319.46/47,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,202.73

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