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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,794, 71,700.72 and 20,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,794, 71,700.72 and 20,092 is: 30,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,794 : 71,700.72 = 20,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,794/71,700.72 = 20,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,794x = 71,700.72 × 20,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,794x = 1,440,610,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,610,866.24/47,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,142.09

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