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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,187.63, 65,094.44 and 38,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,187.63, 65,094.44 and 38,245.23 is: 52,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,187.63 : 65,094.44 = 38,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,187.63/65,094.44 = 38,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,187.63x = 65,094.44 × 38,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,187.63x = 2,489,551,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,551,638.30/47,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,758.56

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