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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,713.92, 71,586 and 37,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,713.92, 71,586 and 37,219.92 is: 55,841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,713.92 : 71,586 = 37,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,713.92/71,586 = 37,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,713.92x = 71,586 × 37,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,713.92x = 2,664,425,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,425,193.12/47,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,841.67

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