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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,950.74, 63,212.96 and 34,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,950.74, 63,212.96 and 34,714.74 is: 52,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,950.74 : 63,212.96 = 34,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,950.74/63,212.96 = 34,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,950.74x = 63,212.96 × 34,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,950.74x = 2,194,421,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,421,297.46/41,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,309.48

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