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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,569.42, 71,327.40 and 23,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,569.42, 71,327.40 and 23,824 is: 35,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,569.42 : 71,327.40 = 23,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,569.42/71,327.40 = 23,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,569.42x = 71,327.40 × 23,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,569.42x = 1,699,303,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,303,977.60/47,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,722.61

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