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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.43, 72,011.45 and 32,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.43, 72,011.45 and 32,376.25 is: 48,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.43 : 72,011.45 = 32,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.43/72,011.45 = 32,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.43x = 72,011.45 × 32,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.43x = 2,331,460,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,460,708.06/47,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,580.77

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