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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,763.52, 71,659.74 and 19,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,763.52, 71,659.74 and 19,285.84 is: 28,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,763.52 : 71,659.74 = 19,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,763.52/71,659.74 = 19,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,763.52x = 71,659.74 × 19,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,763.52x = 1,382,018,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,018,280.08/47,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,934.60

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