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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,767.84, 71,690.04 and 28,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,767.84, 71,690.04 and 28,063 is: 42,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,767.84 : 71,690.04 = 28,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,767.84/71,690.04 = 28,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,767.84x = 71,690.04 × 28,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,767.84x = 2,011,837,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,837,592.52/47,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,116.99

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