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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,177.88, 65,050.93 and 37,610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,177.88, 65,050.93 and 37,610.29 is: 51,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,177.88 : 65,050.93 = 37,610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,177.88/65,050.93 = 37,610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,177.88x = 65,050.93 × 37,610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,177.88x = 2,446,584,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,584,470.40/47,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,858.72

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