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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,744.24, 71,546.27 and 24,019.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,744.24, 71,546.27 and 24,019.18 is: 35,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,744.24 : 71,546.27 = 24,019.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,744.24/71,546.27 = 24,019.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,744.24x = 71,546.27 × 24,019.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,744.24x = 1,718,482,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,482,438.50/47,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,993.50

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