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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.17, 65,260.89 and 35,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.17, 65,260.89 and 35,329.74 is: 48,758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.17 : 65,260.89 = 35,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.17/65,260.89 = 35,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.17x = 65,260.89 × 35,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.17x = 2,305,650,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,650,275.87/47,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,758.47

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