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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,510.63, 65,511.02 and 35,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,510.63, 65,511.02 and 35,535.59 is: 48,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,510.63 : 65,511.02 = 35,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,510.63/65,511.02 = 35,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,510.63x = 65,511.02 × 35,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,510.63x = 2,327,972,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,972,569.52/47,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,998.98

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