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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,091.33, 70,553.97 and 24,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,091.33, 70,553.97 and 24,855.72 is: 37,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,091.33 : 70,553.97 = 24,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,091.33/70,553.97 = 24,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,091.33x = 70,553.97 × 24,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,091.33x = 1,753,669,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,669,723.21/47,091.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.76

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