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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,560.67, 71,344.08 and 15,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,560.67, 71,344.08 and 15,969.45 is: 23,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,560.67 : 71,344.08 = 15,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,560.67/71,344.08 = 15,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,560.67x = 71,344.08 × 15,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,560.67x = 1,139,325,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,325,638.51/47,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.21

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