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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,785.62, 71,649.27 and 19,696.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,785.62, 71,649.27 and 19,696.98 is: 29,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,785.62 : 71,649.27 = 19,696.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,785.62/71,649.27 = 19,696.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,785.62x = 71,649.27 × 19,696.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,785.62x = 1,411,274,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,274,238.20/47,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,533.45

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