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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,475.87, 71,221.73 and 19,410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,475.87, 71,221.73 and 19,410.99 is: 29,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,475.87 : 71,221.73 = 19,410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,475.87/71,221.73 = 19,410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,475.87x = 71,221.73 × 19,410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,475.87x = 1,382,484,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,484,191.76/47,475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,119.72

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