Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,575.44, 71,363.16 and 19,854
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,575.44, 71,363.16 and 19,854 is: 29,781
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,575.44 : 71,363.16 = 19,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,575.44/71,363.16 = 19,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,575.44x = 71,363.16 × 19,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,575.44x = 1,416,844,178.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,844,178.64/47,575.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,781
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