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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,986.20, 71,979.30 and 35,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,986.20, 71,979.30 and 35,593.20 is: 53,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,986.20 : 71,979.30 = 35,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,986.20/71,979.30 = 35,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,986.20x = 71,979.30 × 35,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,986.20x = 2,561,973,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,973,620.76/47,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,389.80

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