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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.64, 71,427.42 and 24,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.64, 71,427.42 and 24,306.48 is: 36,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.64 : 71,427.42 = 24,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.64/71,427.42 = 24,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.64x = 71,427.42 × 24,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.64x = 1,736,149,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,149,155.68/47,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.02

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