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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,031.06, 64,879.74 and 34,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,031.06, 64,879.74 and 34,264.38 is: 47,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,031.06 : 64,879.74 = 34,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,031.06/64,879.74 = 34,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,031.06x = 64,879.74 × 34,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,031.06x = 2,223,064,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,064,065.66/47,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,268.00

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