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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,462.40, 65,541.60 and 38,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,462.40, 65,541.60 and 38,099.52 is: 52,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,462.40 : 65,541.60 = 38,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,462.40/65,541.60 = 38,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,462.40x = 65,541.60 × 38,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,462.40x = 2,497,103,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,103,500.03/47,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,612.25

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