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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,678.72, 71,525.88 and 19,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,678.72, 71,525.88 and 19,591.28 is: 29,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,678.72 : 71,525.88 = 19,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,678.72/71,525.88 = 19,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,678.72x = 71,525.88 × 19,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,678.72x = 1,401,283,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,283,542.33/47,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,390.13

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