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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,041.41, 70,568.37 and 24,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,041.41, 70,568.37 and 24,855.66 is: 37,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,041.41 : 70,568.37 = 24,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,041.41/70,568.37 = 24,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,041.41x = 70,568.37 × 24,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,041.41x = 1,754,023,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,023,411.47/47,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,286.80

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