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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,660.59, 71,512.76 and 24,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,660.59, 71,512.76 and 24,303.43 is: 36,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,660.59 : 71,512.76 = 24,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,660.59/71,512.76 = 24,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,660.59x = 71,512.76 × 24,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,660.59x = 1,738,005,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,005,235.25/47,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.30

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