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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,499.06, 71,225.58 and 19,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,499.06, 71,225.58 and 19,407.96 is: 29,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,499.06 : 71,225.58 = 19,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,499.06/71,225.58 = 19,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,499.06x = 71,225.58 × 19,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,499.06x = 1,382,343,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,343,207.62/47,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,102.54

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