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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,789.94, 65,852.86 and 36,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,789.94, 65,852.86 and 36,969.08 is: 50,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,789.94 : 65,852.86 = 36,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,789.94/65,852.86 = 36,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,789.94x = 65,852.86 × 36,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,789.94x = 2,434,519,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,519,464.72/47,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,942.09

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