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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,988.81, 66,188.86 and 35,237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,988.81, 66,188.86 and 35,237.99 is: 48,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,988.81 : 66,188.86 = 35,237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,988.81/66,188.86 = 35,237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,988.81x = 66,188.86 × 35,237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,988.81x = 2,332,362,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,362,386.79/47,988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,602.21

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