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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,286.73, 65,260.28 and 35,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,286.73, 65,260.28 and 35,329.31 is: 48,757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,286.73 : 65,260.28 = 35,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,286.73/65,260.28 = 35,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,286.73x = 65,260.28 × 35,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,286.73x = 2,305,600,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,600,669.55/47,286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,757.88

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