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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.31, 70,713.48 and 38,719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.31, 70,713.48 and 38,719.19 is: 57,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.31 : 70,713.48 = 38,719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.31/70,713.48 = 38,719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.31x = 70,713.48 × 38,719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.31x = 2,737,968,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,968,860.33/47,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,944.82

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