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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,839.28, 71,759.08 and 23,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,839.28, 71,759.08 and 23,198 is: 34,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,839.28 : 71,759.08 = 23,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,839.28/71,759.08 = 23,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,839.28x = 71,759.08 × 23,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,839.28x = 1,664,667,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,667,137.84/47,839.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,797.08

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