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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,881.13, 71,821.69 and 15,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,881.13, 71,821.69 and 15,049.13 is: 22,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,881.13 : 71,821.69 = 15,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,881.13/71,821.69 = 15,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,881.13x = 71,821.69 × 15,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,881.13x = 1,080,853,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,853,552.90/47,881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.69

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