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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.80, 71,995.20 and 32,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.80, 71,995.20 and 32,329.60 is: 48,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.80 : 71,995.20 = 32,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.80/71,995.20 = 32,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.80x = 71,995.20 × 32,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.80x = 2,327,576,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,576,017.92/47,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,494.40

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