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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,262.72, 65,246.64 and 32,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,262.72, 65,246.64 and 32,029.74 is: 44,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,262.72 : 65,246.64 = 32,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,262.72/65,246.64 = 32,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,262.72x = 65,246.64 × 32,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,262.72x = 2,089,832,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,832,915.07/47,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,217.36

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