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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,518.16, 71,293.06 and 15,931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,518.16, 71,293.06 and 15,931.34 is: 23,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,518.16 : 71,293.06 = 15,931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,518.16/71,293.06 = 15,931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,518.16x = 71,293.06 × 15,931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,518.16x = 1,135,793,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,793,978.50/47,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.31

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