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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,989.56, 66,189.89 and 35,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,989.56, 66,189.89 and 35,238.75 is: 48,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,989.56 : 66,189.89 = 35,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,989.56/66,189.89 = 35,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,989.56x = 66,189.89 × 35,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,989.56x = 2,332,448,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,448,986.24/47,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,603.26

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