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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,639.06, 65,703.84 and 32,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,639.06, 65,703.84 and 32,548.76 is: 44,891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,639.06 : 65,703.84 = 32,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,639.06/65,703.84 = 32,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,639.06x = 65,703.84 × 32,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,639.06x = 2,138,578,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,578,519.24/47,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,891.28

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