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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,450.68, 65,406.52 and 37,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,450.68, 65,406.52 and 37,363.12 is: 51,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,450.68 : 65,406.52 = 37,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,450.68/65,406.52 = 37,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,450.68x = 65,406.52 × 37,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,450.68x = 2,443,791,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,791,655.54/47,450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,501.72

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