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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,755.92, 71,609.25 and 21,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,755.92, 71,609.25 and 21,438.09 is: 32,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,755.92 : 71,609.25 = 21,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,755.92/71,609.25 = 21,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,755.92x = 71,609.25 × 21,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,755.92x = 1,535,165,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,165,546.33/47,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,146.08

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