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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.13, 70,876.85 and 32,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.13, 70,876.85 and 32,415.08 is: 48,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.13 : 70,876.85 = 32,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.13/70,876.85 = 32,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.13x = 70,876.85 × 32,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.13x = 2,297,478,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,478,246.44/47,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,622.72

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