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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,538.73, 71,316.57 and 15,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,538.73, 71,316.57 and 15,959.07 is: 23,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,538.73 : 71,316.57 = 15,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,538.73/71,316.57 = 15,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,538.73x = 71,316.57 × 15,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,538.73x = 1,138,146,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,146,132.79/47,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.45

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