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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.41, 70,902.61 and 32,432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.41, 70,902.61 and 32,432.35 is: 48,648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.41 : 70,902.61 = 32,432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.41/70,902.61 = 32,432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.41x = 70,902.61 × 32,432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.41x = 2,299,537,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,537,746.76/47,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,648.52

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