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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,324.97, 71,031.20 and 23,967.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,324.97, 71,031.20 and 23,967.81 is: 35,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,324.97 : 71,031.20 = 23,967.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,324.97/71,031.20 = 23,967.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,324.97x = 71,031.20 × 23,967.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,324.97x = 1,702,462,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,462,185.83/47,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,973.87

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