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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,261.16, 70,775.02 and 35,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,261.16, 70,775.02 and 35,224.46 is: 52,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,261.16 : 70,775.02 = 35,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,261.16/70,775.02 = 35,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,261.16x = 70,775.02 × 35,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,261.16x = 2,493,011,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,011,518.89/47,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,749.69

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