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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,365.14, 70,979.91 and 34,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,365.14, 70,979.91 and 34,786.50 is: 52,129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,365.14 : 70,979.91 = 34,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,365.14/70,979.91 = 34,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,365.14x = 70,979.91 × 34,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,365.14x = 2,469,142,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,142,639.22/47,365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,129.96

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