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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,777.46, 71,714.52 and 19,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,777.46, 71,714.52 and 19,714.26 is: 29,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,777.46 : 71,714.52 = 19,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,777.46/71,714.52 = 19,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,777.46x = 71,714.52 × 19,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,777.46x = 1,413,798,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,798,693.06/47,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,591.33

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