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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,144.21, 70,762.79 and 34,629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,144.21, 70,762.79 and 34,629.10 is: 51,977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,144.21 : 70,762.79 = 34,629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,144.21/70,762.79 = 34,629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,144.21x = 70,762.79 × 34,629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,144.21x = 2,450,451,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,451,941.50/47,144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,977.79

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