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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,180.36, 65,033.34 and 35,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,180.36, 65,033.34 and 35,812.82 is: 49,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,180.36 : 65,033.34 = 35,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,180.36/65,033.34 = 35,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,180.36x = 65,033.34 × 35,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,180.36x = 2,329,027,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,027,299.42/47,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,364.34

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