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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,473.68, 71,237.27 and 32,694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,473.68, 71,237.27 and 32,694.42 is: 49,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,473.68 : 71,237.27 = 32,694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,473.68/71,237.27 = 32,694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,473.68x = 71,237.27 × 32,694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,473.68x = 2,329,061,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,061,225.03/47,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,060.05

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