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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,695.68, 71,411.76 and 35,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,695.68, 71,411.76 and 35,973.36 is: 53,860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,695.68 : 71,411.76 = 35,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,695.68/71,411.76 = 35,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,695.68x = 71,411.76 × 35,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,695.68x = 2,568,920,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,920,950.71/47,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,860.66

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