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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.24, 65,913.28 and 32,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.24, 65,913.28 and 32,659.04 is: 45,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.24 : 65,913.28 = 32,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.24/65,913.28 = 32,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.24x = 65,913.28 × 32,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.24x = 2,152,664,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,664,448.05/47,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,090.25

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