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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,238.09, 65,134.49 and 35,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,238.09, 65,134.49 and 35,281.23 is: 48,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,238.09 : 65,134.49 = 35,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,238.09/65,134.49 = 35,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,238.09x = 65,134.49 × 35,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,238.09x = 2,298,024,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,024,746.22/47,238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,647.71

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