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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,666.76, 71,422.38 and 24,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,666.76, 71,422.38 and 24,261 is: 36,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,666.76 : 71,422.38 = 24,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,666.76/71,422.38 = 24,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,666.76x = 71,422.38 × 24,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,666.76x = 1,732,778,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,778,361.18/47,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,351.92

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