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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.96, 71,282.64 and 36,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.96, 71,282.64 and 36,423.60 is: 54,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.96 : 71,282.64 = 36,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.96/71,282.64 = 36,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.96x = 71,282.64 × 36,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.96x = 2,596,370,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,370,366.30/47,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,471.26

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