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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,990.61, 72,048.42 and 32,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,990.61, 72,048.42 and 32,266.08 is: 48,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,990.61 : 72,048.42 = 32,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,990.61/72,048.42 = 32,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,990.61x = 72,048.42 × 32,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,990.61x = 2,324,720,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,720,083.59/47,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,441.14

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