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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,992.09, 71,988.14 and 24,603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,992.09, 71,988.14 and 24,603.61 is: 36,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,992.09 : 71,988.14 = 24,603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,992.09/71,988.14 = 24,603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,992.09x = 71,988.14 × 24,603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,992.09x = 1,771,168,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,168,121.19/47,992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,905.42

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