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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.54, 65,261.40 and 35,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.54, 65,261.40 and 35,330.12 is: 48,759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.54 : 65,261.40 = 35,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.54/65,261.40 = 35,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.54x = 65,261.40 × 35,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.54x = 2,305,693,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,693,093.37/47,287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,759.00

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