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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,865.93, 71,642.37 and 35,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,865.93, 71,642.37 and 35,212.32 is: 52,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,865.93 : 71,642.37 = 35,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,865.93/71,642.37 = 35,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,865.93x = 71,642.37 × 35,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,865.93x = 2,522,694,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,694,058.00/47,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,703.33

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