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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,033.73, 70,550.33 and 11,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,033.73, 70,550.33 and 11,495.24 is: 17,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,033.73 : 70,550.33 = 11,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,033.73/70,550.33 = 11,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,033.73x = 70,550.33 × 11,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,033.73x = 810,992,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,992,565.20/47,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.79

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