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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,662.88, 71,534.64 and 19,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,662.88, 71,534.64 and 19,598 is: 29,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,662.88 : 71,534.64 = 19,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,662.88/71,534.64 = 19,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,662.88x = 71,534.64 × 19,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,662.88x = 1,401,935,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,935,874.72/47,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,413.58

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