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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,261.75, 65,225.81 and 35,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,261.75, 65,225.81 and 35,304.32 is: 48,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,261.75 : 65,225.81 = 35,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,261.75/65,225.81 = 35,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,261.75x = 65,225.81 × 35,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,261.75x = 2,302,752,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,752,855.04/47,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,723.40

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