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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,855.04, 66,131.06 and 35,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,855.04, 66,131.06 and 35,897.62 is: 49,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,855.04 : 66,131.06 = 35,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,855.04/66,131.06 = 35,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,855.04x = 66,131.06 × 35,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,855.04x = 2,373,947,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,947,662.08/47,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,607.06

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