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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,673.68, 71,511.12 and 32,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,673.68, 71,511.12 and 32,878.62 is: 49,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,673.68 : 71,511.12 = 32,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,673.68/71,511.12 = 32,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,673.68x = 71,511.12 × 32,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,673.68x = 2,351,186,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,186,940.25/47,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,318.35

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