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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,994.59, 71,991.90 and 24,606.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,994.59, 71,991.90 and 24,606.11 is: 36,909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,994.59 : 71,991.90 = 24,606.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,994.59/71,991.90 = 24,606.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,994.59x = 71,991.90 × 24,606.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,994.59x = 1,771,440,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,440,250.55/47,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,909.17

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