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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,193.21, 70,789.74 and 32,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,193.21, 70,789.74 and 32,357.14 is: 48,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,193.21 : 70,789.74 = 32,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,193.21/70,789.74 = 32,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,193.21x = 70,789.74 × 32,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,193.21x = 2,290,553,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,553,527.74/47,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.66

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