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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.07, 66,191.96 and 35,240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.07, 66,191.96 and 35,240.25 is: 48,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.07 : 66,191.96 = 35,240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.07/66,191.96 = 35,240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.07x = 66,191.96 × 35,240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.07x = 2,332,621,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,621,218.39/47,991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,605.32

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