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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,789.52, 71,711.94 and 19,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,789.52, 71,711.94 and 19,704.34 is: 29,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,789.52 : 71,711.94 = 19,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,789.52/71,711.94 = 19,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,789.52x = 71,711.94 × 19,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,789.52x = 1,413,036,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,036,447.82/47,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,567.91

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