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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,713.74, 65,875.32 and 32,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,713.74, 65,875.32 and 32,631.54 is: 45,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,713.74 : 65,875.32 = 32,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,713.74/65,875.32 = 32,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,713.74x = 65,875.32 × 32,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,713.74x = 2,149,613,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,613,139.59/47,713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,052.29

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