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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,236.59, 65,132.42 and 35,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,236.59, 65,132.42 and 35,279.73 is: 48,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,236.59 : 65,132.42 = 35,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,236.59/65,132.42 = 35,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,236.59x = 65,132.42 × 35,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,236.59x = 2,297,854,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,854,015.45/47,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,645.64

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