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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,585.68, 71,247.12 and 35,863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,585.68, 71,247.12 and 35,863.36 is: 53,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,585.68 : 71,247.12 = 35,863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,585.68/71,247.12 = 35,863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,585.68x = 71,247.12 × 35,863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,585.68x = 2,555,161,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,161,113.52/47,585.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,696.01

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