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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,868.43, 71,646.12 and 35,214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,868.43, 71,646.12 and 35,214.81 is: 52,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,868.43 : 71,646.12 = 35,214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,868.43/71,646.12 = 35,214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,868.43x = 71,646.12 × 35,214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,868.43x = 2,523,004,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,004,503.04/47,868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,707.07

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