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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,421.60, 71,038.80 and 24,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,421.60, 71,038.80 and 24,064.80 is: 36,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,421.60 : 71,038.80 = 24,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,421.60/71,038.80 = 24,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,421.60x = 71,038.80 × 24,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,421.60x = 1,709,534,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,534,514.24/47,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.70

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