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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,321.97, 71,026.70 and 23,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,321.97, 71,026.70 and 23,964.81 is: 35,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,321.97 : 71,026.70 = 23,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,321.97/71,026.70 = 23,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,321.97x = 71,026.70 × 23,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,321.97x = 1,702,141,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,141,370.43/47,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.37

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