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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,837.28, 71,756.08 and 23,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,837.28, 71,756.08 and 23,196 is: 34,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,837.28 : 71,756.08 = 23,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,837.28/71,756.08 = 23,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,837.28x = 71,756.08 × 23,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,837.28x = 1,664,454,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,454,031.68/47,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,794.08

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