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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,554.91, 65,694.12 and 37,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,554.91, 65,694.12 and 37,982.23 is: 52,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,554.91 : 65,694.12 = 37,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,554.91/65,694.12 = 37,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,554.91x = 65,694.12 × 37,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,554.91x = 2,495,209,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,209,175.49/47,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,470.06

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