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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,521.69, 71,307.14 and 24,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,521.69, 71,307.14 and 24,148.13 is: 36,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,521.69 : 71,307.14 = 24,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,521.69/71,307.14 = 24,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,521.69x = 71,307.14 × 24,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,521.69x = 1,721,933,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,933,609.37/47,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234.69

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