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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,349.96, 65,318.34 and 38,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,349.96, 65,318.34 and 38,407.56 is: 52,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,349.96 : 65,318.34 = 38,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,349.96/65,318.34 = 38,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,349.96x = 65,318.34 × 38,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,349.96x = 2,508,718,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,718,062.65/47,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,982.47

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