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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.70, 65,273.85 and 36,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.70, 65,273.85 and 36,719.46 is: 50,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.70 : 65,273.85 = 36,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.70/65,273.85 = 36,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.70x = 65,273.85 × 36,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.70x = 2,396,820,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,820,524.12/47,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,636.66

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