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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,063.32, 65,005.28 and 35,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,063.32, 65,005.28 and 35,179.71 is: 48,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,063.32 : 65,005.28 = 35,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,063.32/65,005.28 = 35,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,063.32x = 65,005.28 × 35,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,063.32x = 2,286,866,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,866,986.82/47,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,591.28

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