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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,164, 70,715.40 and 24,987.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,164, 70,715.40 and 24,987.82 is: 37,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,164 : 70,715.40 = 24,987.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,164/70,715.40 = 24,987.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,164x = 70,715.40 × 24,987.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,164x = 1,767,023,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,023,686.43/47,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,465.52

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