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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,364.67, 70,979.37 and 34,786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,364.67, 70,979.37 and 34,786.05 is: 52,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,364.67 : 70,979.37 = 34,786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,364.67/70,979.37 = 34,786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,364.67x = 70,979.37 × 34,786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,364.67x = 2,469,091,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,091,913.79/47,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,129.40

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