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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,235.31, 65,189.33 and 35,277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,235.31, 65,189.33 and 35,277.89 is: 48,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,235.31 : 65,189.33 = 35,277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,235.31/65,189.33 = 35,277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,235.31x = 65,189.33 × 35,277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,235.31x = 2,299,741,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,741,925.43/47,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,686.92

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