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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,989.07, 66,189.20 and 35,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,989.07, 66,189.20 and 35,238.25 is: 48,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,989.07 : 66,189.20 = 35,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,989.07/66,189.20 = 35,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,989.07x = 66,189.20 × 35,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,989.07x = 2,332,391,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,391,245.95/47,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,602.56

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