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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,714.31, 65,907.72 and 36,314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,714.31, 65,907.72 and 36,314.55 is: 50,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,714.31 : 65,907.72 = 36,314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,714.31/65,907.72 = 36,314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,714.31x = 65,907.72 × 36,314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,714.31x = 2,393,409,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,409,193.33/47,714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,161.24

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