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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,976.66, 71,964.38 and 21,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,976.66, 71,964.38 and 21,663 is: 32,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,976.66 : 71,964.38 = 21,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,976.66/71,964.38 = 21,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,976.66x = 71,964.38 × 21,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,976.66x = 1,558,964,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,964,363.94/47,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,494.22

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