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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,314.81, 71,021.42 and 34,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,314.81, 71,021.42 and 34,848.91 is: 52,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,314.81 : 71,021.42 = 34,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,314.81/71,021.42 = 34,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,314.81x = 71,021.42 × 34,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,314.81x = 2,475,019,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,019,073.65/47,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,309.61

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