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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,764.89, 71,579.44 and 35,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,764.89, 71,579.44 and 35,186 is: 52,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,764.89 : 71,579.44 = 35,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,764.89/71,579.44 = 35,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,764.89x = 71,579.44 × 35,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,764.89x = 2,518,594,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,594,175.84/47,764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,728.99

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