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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,261.02, 70,901.70 and 23,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,261.02, 70,901.70 and 23,581.30 is: 35,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,261.02 : 70,901.70 = 23,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,261.02/70,901.70 = 23,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,261.02x = 70,901.70 × 23,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,261.02x = 1,671,954,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,954,258.21/47,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,377.02

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