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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,489.62, 71,205.65 and 32,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,489.62, 71,205.65 and 32,682.27 is: 49,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,489.62 : 71,205.65 = 32,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,489.62/71,205.65 = 32,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,489.62x = 71,205.65 × 32,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,489.62x = 2,327,162,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,162,278.83/47,489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,003.60

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