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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,360.64, 70,973.16 and 34,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,360.64, 70,973.16 and 34,782 is: 52,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,360.64 : 70,973.16 = 34,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,360.64/70,973.16 = 34,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,360.64x = 70,973.16 × 34,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,360.64x = 2,468,588,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,588,451.12/47,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,123.21

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