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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,965.92, 71,998.78 and 35,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,965.92, 71,998.78 and 35,329.94 is: 53,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,965.92 : 71,998.78 = 35,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,965.92/71,998.78 = 35,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,965.92x = 71,998.78 × 35,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,965.92x = 2,543,712,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,712,577.47/47,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,031.66

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