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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,537.84, 65,657.76 and 38,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,537.84, 65,657.76 and 38,010.62 is: 52,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,537.84 : 65,657.76 = 38,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,537.84/65,657.76 = 38,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,537.84x = 65,657.76 × 38,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,537.84x = 2,495,692,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,692,165.41/47,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,499.07

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