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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,044.46, 65,014.68 and 38,533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,044.46, 65,014.68 and 38,533.11 is: 53,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,044.46 : 65,014.68 = 38,533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,044.46/65,014.68 = 38,533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,044.46x = 65,014.68 × 38,533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,044.46x = 2,505,217,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,217,716.75/47,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,252.13

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