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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,567.76, 71,362.08 and 19,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,567.76, 71,362.08 and 19,488 is: 29,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,567.76 : 71,362.08 = 19,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,567.76/71,362.08 = 19,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,567.76x = 71,362.08 × 19,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,567.76x = 1,390,704,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,704,215.04/47,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,236.28

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