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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,642.12, 65,747.94 and 35,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,642.12, 65,747.94 and 35,684.36 is: 49,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,642.12 : 65,747.94 = 35,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,642.12/65,747.94 = 35,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,642.12x = 65,747.94 × 35,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,642.12x = 2,346,173,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,173,160.22/47,642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,245.78

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