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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,232.16, 65,184.98 and 35,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,232.16, 65,184.98 and 35,274.74 is: 48,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,232.16 : 65,184.98 = 35,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,232.16/65,184.98 = 35,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,232.16x = 65,184.98 × 35,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,232.16x = 2,299,383,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,383,221.41/47,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,682.58

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