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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,755.16, 71,608.13 and 21,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,755.16, 71,608.13 and 21,437.34 is: 32,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,755.16 : 71,608.13 = 21,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,755.16/71,608.13 = 21,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,755.16x = 71,608.13 × 21,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,755.16x = 1,535,087,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,087,722.39/47,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,144.96

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