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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,541.38, 71,336.66 and 24,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,541.38, 71,336.66 and 24,167.84 is: 36,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,541.38 : 71,336.66 = 24,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,541.38/71,336.66 = 24,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,541.38x = 71,336.66 × 24,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,541.38x = 1,724,052,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,052,507.49/47,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,264.25

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