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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.38, 70,876.86 and 32,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.38, 70,876.86 and 32,415.24 is: 48,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.38 : 70,876.86 = 32,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.38/70,876.86 = 32,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.38x = 70,876.86 × 32,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.38x = 2,297,490,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,490,427.35/47,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,622.72

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