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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.34, 65,220.96 and 35,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.34, 65,220.96 and 35,907.34 is: 49,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.34 : 65,220.96 = 35,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.34/65,220.96 = 35,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.34x = 65,220.96 × 35,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.34x = 2,341,911,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,911,185.85/47,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,557.61

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