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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.41, 65,285.51 and 38,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.41, 65,285.51 and 38,364.81 is: 52,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.41 : 65,285.51 = 38,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.41/65,285.51 = 38,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.41x = 65,285.51 × 38,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.41x = 2,504,665,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,665,995.08/47,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,896.40

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