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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,363.13, 71,039.03 and 36,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,363.13, 71,039.03 and 36,843.66 is: 55,261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,363.13 : 71,039.03 = 36,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,363.13/71,039.03 = 36,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,363.13x = 71,039.03 × 36,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,363.13x = 2,617,337,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,337,683.83/47,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,261.08

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