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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,858.79, 66,103.17 and 35,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,858.79, 66,103.17 and 35,093.55 is: 48,471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,858.79 : 66,103.17 = 35,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,858.79/66,103.17 = 35,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,858.79x = 66,103.17 × 35,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,858.79x = 2,319,794,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,794,901.55/47,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,471.66

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