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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,910.93, 71,529.50 and 36,607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,910.93, 71,529.50 and 36,607.09 is: 54,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,910.93 : 71,529.50 = 36,607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,910.93/71,529.50 = 36,607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,910.93x = 71,529.50 × 36,607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,910.93x = 2,618,486,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,486,661.12/47,910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,653.23

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