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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,220.54, 65,168.96 and 35,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,220.54, 65,168.96 and 35,263.14 is: 48,666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,220.54 : 65,168.96 = 35,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,220.54/65,168.96 = 35,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,220.54x = 65,168.96 × 35,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,220.54x = 2,298,061,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,061,983.82/47,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,666.58

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