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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,061.78, 70,535.25 and 36,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,061.78, 70,535.25 and 36,014.70 is: 53,978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,061.78 : 70,535.25 = 36,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,061.78/70,535.25 = 36,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,061.78x = 70,535.25 × 36,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,061.78x = 2,540,305,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,305,868.18/47,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,978.11

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