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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.24, 65,218.98 and 35,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.24, 65,218.98 and 35,342.44 is: 48,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.24 : 65,218.98 = 35,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.24/65,218.98 = 35,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.24x = 65,218.98 × 35,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.24x = 2,304,997,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,997,887.51/47,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,732.24

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