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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,822.40, 65,983.68 and 32,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,822.40, 65,983.68 and 32,725.44 is: 45,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,822.40 : 65,983.68 = 32,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,822.40/65,983.68 = 32,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,822.40x = 65,983.68 × 32,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,822.40x = 2,159,344,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,344,960.82/47,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,153.42

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