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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.63, 65,513.77 and 35,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.63, 65,513.77 and 35,537.59 is: 49,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.63 : 65,513.77 = 35,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.63/65,513.77 = 35,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.63x = 65,513.77 × 35,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.63x = 2,328,201,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,201,497.61/47,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,001.74

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