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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544.63, 71,325.45 and 15,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,544.63, 71,325.45 and 15,964.98 is: 23,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,544.63 : 71,325.45 = 15,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,544.63/71,325.45 = 15,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,544.63x = 71,325.45 × 15,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,544.63x = 1,138,709,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,709,382.74/47,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.33

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