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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.96, 71,011.68 and 21,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.96, 71,011.68 and 21,032.32 is: 31,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.96 : 71,011.68 = 21,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.96/71,011.68 = 21,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.96x = 71,011.68 × 21,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.96x = 1,493,540,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,540,377.50/47,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,555.92

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