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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,392.83, 71,143.92 and 24,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,392.83, 71,143.92 and 24,068.48 is: 36,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,392.83 : 71,143.92 = 24,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,392.83/71,143.92 = 24,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,392.83x = 71,143.92 × 24,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,392.83x = 1,712,326,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,326,015.64/47,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,130.49

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