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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,265.52, 70,908.36 and 23,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,265.52, 70,908.36 and 23,585.80 is: 35,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,265.52 : 70,908.36 = 23,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,265.52/70,908.36 = 23,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,265.52x = 70,908.36 × 23,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,265.52x = 1,672,430,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,430,397.29/47,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,383.73

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