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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,323.47, 71,028.95 and 23,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,323.47, 71,028.95 and 23,966.31 is: 35,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,323.47 : 71,028.95 = 23,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,323.47/71,028.95 = 23,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,323.47x = 71,028.95 × 23,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,323.47x = 1,702,301,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,301,834.67/47,323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.62

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