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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.54, 48,591.70 and 34,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.54, 48,591.70 and 34,139.06 is: 46,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.54 : 48,591.70 = 34,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.54/48,591.70 = 34,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.54x = 48,591.70 × 34,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.54x = 1,658,874,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,874,961.80/35,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,770.32

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