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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,463.66, 71,184.96 and 21,151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,463.66, 71,184.96 and 21,151.62 is: 31,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,463.66 : 71,184.96 = 21,151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,463.66/71,184.96 = 21,151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,463.66x = 71,184.96 × 21,151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,463.66x = 1,505,677,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,677,223.64/47,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,722.74

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