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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,858, 71,789.88 and 15,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,858, 71,789.88 and 15,026 is: 22,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,858 : 71,789.88 = 15,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,858/71,789.88 = 15,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,858x = 71,789.88 × 15,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,858x = 1,078,714,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,714,736.88/47,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.90

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