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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,784.62, 71,647.77 and 19,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,784.62, 71,647.77 and 19,695.98 is: 29,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,784.62 : 71,647.77 = 19,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,784.62/71,647.77 = 19,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,784.62x = 71,647.77 × 19,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,784.62x = 1,411,173,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,173,044.96/47,784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,531.95

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