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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.88, 70,826.20 and 34,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.88, 70,826.20 and 34,849.98 is: 52,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.88 : 70,826.20 = 34,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.88/70,826.20 = 34,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.88x = 70,826.20 × 34,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.88x = 2,468,291,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,291,653.48/47,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,166.24

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