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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,761.35, 71,614.23 and 35,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,761.35, 71,614.23 and 35,118.66 is: 52,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,761.35 : 71,614.23 = 35,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,761.35/71,614.23 = 35,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,761.35x = 71,614.23 × 35,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,761.35x = 2,514,995,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,995,931.39/47,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,657.56

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