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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,321.31, 71,031.21 and 34,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,321.31, 71,031.21 and 34,855.41 is: 52,319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,321.31 : 71,031.21 = 34,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,321.31/71,031.21 = 34,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,321.31x = 71,031.21 × 34,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,321.31x = 2,475,821,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,821,947.35/47,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,319.39

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