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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.09, 71,986.64 and 24,602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.09, 71,986.64 and 24,602.61 is: 36,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.09 : 71,986.64 = 24,602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.09/71,986.64 = 24,602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.09x = 71,986.64 × 24,602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.09x = 1,771,059,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,059,229.13/47,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,903.92

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