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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.90, 70,827.66 and 34,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.90, 70,827.66 and 34,851 is: 52,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.90 : 70,827.66 = 34,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.90/70,827.66 = 34,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.90x = 70,827.66 × 34,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.90x = 2,468,414,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,414,778.66/47,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,167.72

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