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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,607.89, 71,311.37 and 38,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,607.89, 71,311.37 and 38,196.96 is: 57,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,607.89 : 71,311.37 = 38,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,607.89/71,311.37 = 38,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,607.89x = 71,311.37 × 38,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,607.89x = 2,723,877,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,877,547.44/47,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,214.83

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