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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,942.54, 71,882.67 and 19,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,942.54, 71,882.67 and 19,854.98 is: 29,769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,942.54 : 71,882.67 = 19,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,942.54/71,882.67 = 19,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,942.54x = 71,882.67 × 19,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,942.54x = 1,427,228,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,228,975.20/47,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,769.57

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