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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,308.19, 71,011.49 and 34,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,308.19, 71,011.49 and 34,842.29 is: 52,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,308.19 : 71,011.49 = 34,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,308.19/71,011.49 = 34,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,308.19x = 71,011.49 × 34,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,308.19x = 2,474,202,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,202,398.64/47,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,299.67

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