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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,913.54, 71,861.13 and 28,169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,913.54, 71,861.13 and 28,169.07 is: 42,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,913.54 : 71,861.13 = 28,169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,913.54/71,861.13 = 28,169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,913.54x = 71,861.13 × 28,169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,913.54x = 2,024,261,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,261,201.25/47,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.21

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