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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.33, 70,966.77 and 34,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.33, 70,966.77 and 34,763.23 is: 52,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.33 : 70,966.77 = 34,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.33/70,966.77 = 34,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.33x = 70,966.77 × 34,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.33x = 2,467,034,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,034,147.87/47,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,177.77

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