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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,728.35, 71,524.82 and 35,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,728.35, 71,524.82 and 35,149.72 is: 52,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,728.35 : 71,524.82 = 35,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,728.35/71,524.82 = 35,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,728.35x = 71,524.82 × 35,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,728.35x = 2,514,077,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,077,220.30/47,728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,674.72

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