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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,499.28, 71,222.63 and 19,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,499.28, 71,222.63 and 19,439.06 is: 29,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,499.28 : 71,222.63 = 19,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,499.28/71,222.63 = 19,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,499.28x = 71,222.63 × 19,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,499.28x = 1,384,500,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,500,524.62/47,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,147.82

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