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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,248.24, 65,141.76 and 38,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,248.24, 65,141.76 and 38,719.12 is: 53,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,248.24 : 65,141.76 = 38,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,248.24/65,141.76 = 38,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,248.24x = 65,141.76 × 38,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,248.24x = 2,522,231,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,231,622.45/47,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,382.55

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