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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,802.09, 71,634.96 and 35,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,802.09, 71,634.96 and 35,223.21 is: 52,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,802.09 : 71,634.96 = 35,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,802.09/71,634.96 = 35,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,802.09x = 71,634.96 × 35,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,802.09x = 2,523,213,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,213,239.42/47,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,784.58

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