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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,881.50, 71,822.25 and 15,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,881.50, 71,822.25 and 15,049.50 is: 22,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,881.50 : 71,822.25 = 15,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,881.50/71,822.25 = 15,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,881.50x = 71,822.25 × 15,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,881.50x = 1,080,888,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,888,951.38/47,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.25

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