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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.17, 70,876.76 and 32,415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.17, 70,876.76 and 32,415.12 is: 48,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.17 : 70,876.76 = 32,415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.17/70,876.76 = 32,415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.17x = 70,876.76 × 32,415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.17x = 2,297,478,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,478,518.54/47,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,622.68

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