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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.20, 70,921.80 and 38,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.20, 70,921.80 and 38,824.80 is: 58,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.20 : 70,921.80 = 38,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.20/70,921.80 = 38,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.20x = 70,921.80 × 38,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.20x = 2,753,524,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,524,700.64/47,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,237.20

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