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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.97, 71,028.20 and 23,965.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.97, 71,028.20 and 23,965.81 is: 35,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.97 : 71,028.20 = 23,965.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.97/71,028.20 = 23,965.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.97x = 71,028.20 × 23,965.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.97x = 1,702,248,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,248,345.84/47,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.87

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