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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,139.89, 65,052.53 and 35,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,139.89, 65,052.53 and 35,094.23 is: 48,429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,139.89 : 65,052.53 = 35,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,139.89/65,052.53 = 35,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,139.89x = 65,052.53 × 35,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,139.89x = 2,282,968,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,968,437.06/47,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,429.65

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