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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.23, 65,260.98 and 35,329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.23, 65,260.98 and 35,329.81 is: 48,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.23 : 65,260.98 = 35,329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.23/65,260.98 = 35,329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.23x = 65,260.98 × 35,329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.23x = 2,305,657,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,657,847.16/47,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,758.57

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