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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,711.28, 71,586.74 and 24,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,711.28, 71,586.74 and 24,006.17 is: 36,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,711.28 : 71,586.74 = 24,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,711.28/71,586.74 = 24,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,711.28x = 71,586.74 × 24,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,711.28x = 1,718,523,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,523,450.19/47,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.23

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