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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,611.14, 65,711.16 and 36,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,611.14, 65,711.16 and 36,262.50 is: 50,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,611.14 : 65,711.16 = 36,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,611.14/65,711.16 = 36,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,611.14x = 65,711.16 × 36,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,611.14x = 2,382,850,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,850,939.50/47,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,048.18

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