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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.88, 71,023.02 and 34,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.88, 71,023.02 and 34,849.98 is: 52,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.88 : 71,023.02 = 34,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.88/71,023.02 = 34,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.88x = 71,023.02 × 34,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.88x = 2,475,150,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,150,826.54/47,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,311.21

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