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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,252.96, 65,148.55 and 38,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,252.96, 65,148.55 and 38,723.66 is: 53,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,252.96 : 65,148.55 = 38,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,252.96/65,148.55 = 38,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,252.96x = 65,148.55 × 38,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,252.96x = 2,522,789,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,789,877.14/47,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,389.04

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