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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,241.21, 65,179.78 and 32,884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,241.21, 65,179.78 and 32,884.91 is: 45,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,241.21 : 65,179.78 = 32,884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,241.21/65,179.78 = 32,884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,241.21x = 65,179.78 × 32,884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,241.21x = 2,143,431,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,431,199.12/47,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,372.06

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