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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,836.15, 66,104.93 and 35,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,836.15, 66,104.93 and 35,878.74 is: 49,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,836.15 : 66,104.93 = 35,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,836.15/66,104.93 = 35,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,836.15x = 66,104.93 × 35,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,836.15x = 2,371,761,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,761,596.19/47,836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,580.95

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