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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,947.59, 64,849.79 and 34,990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,947.59, 64,849.79 and 34,990.17 is: 48,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,947.59 : 64,849.79 = 34,990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,947.59/64,849.79 = 34,990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,947.59x = 64,849.79 × 34,990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,947.59x = 2,269,104,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,104,839.49/46,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,332.72

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