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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,732.70, 71,599.05 and 24,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,732.70, 71,599.05 and 24,404.70 is: 36,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,732.70 : 71,599.05 = 24,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,732.70/71,599.05 = 24,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,732.70x = 71,599.05 × 24,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,732.70x = 1,747,353,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,353,335.54/47,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,607.05

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