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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,377.74, 71,066.46 and 32,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,377.74, 71,066.46 and 32,541.68 is: 48,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,377.74 : 71,066.46 = 32,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,377.74/71,066.46 = 32,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,377.74x = 71,066.46 × 32,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,377.74x = 2,312,622,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,622,299.75/47,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,812.42

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