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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,416.96, 65,354.34 and 36,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,416.96, 65,354.34 and 36,786.52 is: 50,702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,416.96 : 65,354.34 = 36,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,416.96/65,354.34 = 36,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,416.96x = 65,354.34 × 36,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,416.96x = 2,404,158,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,158,735.50/47,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,702.51

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