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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,639.54, 71,502.14 and 35,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,639.54, 71,502.14 and 35,005.37 is: 52,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,639.54 : 71,502.14 = 35,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,639.54/71,502.14 = 35,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,639.54x = 71,502.14 × 35,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,639.54x = 2,502,958,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,958,596.49/47,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,539.52

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