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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,644.09, 71,451.50 and 32,947.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,644.09, 71,451.50 and 32,947.45 is: 49,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,644.09 : 71,451.50 = 32,947.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,644.09/71,451.50 = 32,947.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,644.09x = 71,451.50 × 32,947.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,644.09x = 2,354,144,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,144,723.68/47,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,411.05

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