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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,779.29, 71,688.68 and 24,074.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,779.29, 71,688.68 and 24,074.17 is: 36,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,779.29 : 71,688.68 = 24,074.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,779.29/71,688.68 = 24,074.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,779.29x = 71,688.68 × 24,074.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,779.29x = 1,725,845,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,845,260.08/47,779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,121.20

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