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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.62, 65,507.08 and 36,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.62, 65,507.08 and 36,803.98 is: 50,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.62 : 65,507.08 = 36,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.62/65,507.08 = 36,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.62x = 65,507.08 × 36,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.62x = 2,410,921,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,921,262.18/47,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,830.48

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