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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,697.28, 52,066.68 and 31,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,697.28, 52,066.68 and 31,874 is: 47,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,697.28 : 52,066.68 = 31,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,697.28/52,066.68 = 31,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,697.28x = 52,066.68 × 31,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,697.28x = 1,659,573,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,573,358.32/34,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,830.07

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