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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,382.38, 71,073.90 and 32,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,382.38, 71,073.90 and 32,546.33 is: 48,819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,382.38 : 71,073.90 = 32,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,382.38/71,073.90 = 32,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,382.38x = 71,073.90 × 32,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,382.38x = 2,313,194,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,194,248.42/47,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,819.72

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