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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,964.92, 71,997.28 and 35,328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,964.92, 71,997.28 and 35,328.95 is: 53,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,964.92 : 71,997.28 = 35,328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,964.92/71,997.28 = 35,328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,964.92x = 71,997.28 × 35,328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,964.92x = 2,543,588,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,588,305.26/47,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,030.18

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