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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,363.56, 71,045.34 and 23,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,363.56, 71,045.34 and 23,996.68 is: 35,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,363.56 : 71,045.34 = 23,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,363.56/71,045.34 = 23,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,363.56x = 71,045.34 × 23,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,363.56x = 1,704,852,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,852,289.47/47,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.02

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