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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.59, 71,987.39 and 24,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.59, 71,987.39 and 24,603.11 is: 36,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.59 : 71,987.39 = 24,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.59/71,987.39 = 24,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.59x = 71,987.39 × 24,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.59x = 1,771,113,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,113,191.83/47,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,904.66

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