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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,230.16, 65,182.22 and 35,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,230.16, 65,182.22 and 35,272.73 is: 48,679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,230.16 : 65,182.22 = 35,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,230.16/65,182.22 = 35,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,230.16x = 65,182.22 × 35,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,230.16x = 2,299,154,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,154,965.73/47,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,679.81

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