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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,354.88, 71,070.72 and 28,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,354.88, 71,070.72 and 28,830.72 is: 43,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,354.88 : 71,070.72 = 28,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,354.88/71,070.72 = 28,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,354.88x = 71,070.72 × 28,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,354.88x = 2,049,020,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,020,028.52/47,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,269.46

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