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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,345.91, 65,279.30 and 38,360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,345.91, 65,279.30 and 38,360.31 is: 52,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,345.91 : 65,279.30 = 38,360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,345.91/65,279.30 = 38,360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,345.91x = 65,279.30 × 38,360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,345.91x = 2,504,133,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,133,992.78/47,345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,890.19

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