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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.99, 65,492.40 and 37,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.99, 65,492.40 and 37,425.46 is: 51,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.99 : 65,492.40 = 37,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.99/65,492.40 = 37,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.99x = 65,492.40 × 37,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.99x = 2,451,083,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,083,196.50/47,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,587.64

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