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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,887.54, 71,831.35 and 15,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,887.54, 71,831.35 and 15,055.54 is: 22,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,887.54 : 71,831.35 = 15,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,887.54/71,831.35 = 15,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,887.54x = 71,831.35 × 15,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,887.54x = 1,081,459,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,459,763.18/47,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.32

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