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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.31, 71,022.18 and 34,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.31, 71,022.18 and 34,849.41 is: 52,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.31 : 71,022.18 = 34,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.31/71,022.18 = 34,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.31x = 71,022.18 × 34,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.31x = 2,475,081,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,081,069.91/47,315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,310.36

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