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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,660.88, 71,531.64 and 19,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,660.88, 71,531.64 and 19,596 is: 29,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,660.88 : 71,531.64 = 19,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,660.88/71,531.64 = 19,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,660.88x = 71,531.64 × 19,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,660.88x = 1,401,734,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,734,017.44/47,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,410.58

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