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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,621.70, 65,648.34 and 36,271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,621.70, 65,648.34 and 36,271.98 is: 50,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,621.70 : 65,648.34 = 36,271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,621.70/65,648.34 = 36,271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,621.70x = 65,648.34 × 36,271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,621.70x = 2,381,195,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,195,275.51/47,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,002.32

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