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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,026.89, 70,441.52 and 38,171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,026.89, 70,441.52 and 38,171.97 is: 57,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,026.89 : 70,441.52 = 38,171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,026.89/70,441.52 = 38,171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,026.89x = 70,441.52 × 38,171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,026.89x = 2,688,891,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,891,397.33/47,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,177.74

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