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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,394.83, 71,146.92 and 24,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,394.83, 71,146.92 and 24,070.48 is: 36,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,394.83 : 71,146.92 = 24,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,394.83/71,146.92 = 24,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,394.83x = 71,146.92 × 24,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,394.83x = 1,712,540,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,540,514.92/47,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,133.49

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