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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669.75, 71,492.61 and 19,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669.75, 71,492.61 and 19,597.62 is: 29,391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669.75 : 71,492.61 = 19,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669.75/71,492.61 = 19,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669.75x = 71,492.61 × 19,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669.75x = 1,401,085,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,085,003.59/47,669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,391.49

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