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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,537.73, 71,315.07 and 15,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,537.73, 71,315.07 and 15,958.07 is: 23,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,537.73 : 71,315.07 = 15,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,537.73/71,315.07 = 15,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,537.73x = 71,315.07 × 15,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,537.73x = 1,138,051,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,051,065.35/47,537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,939.96

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