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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,323.97, 70,950.62 and 28,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,323.97, 70,950.62 and 28,599.75 is: 42,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,323.97 : 70,950.62 = 28,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,323.97/70,950.62 = 28,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,323.97x = 70,950.62 × 28,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,323.97x = 2,029,169,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,169,851.35/47,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,878.27

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