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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,371.28, 70,989.08 and 34,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,371.28, 70,989.08 and 34,792.56 is: 52,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,371.28 : 70,989.08 = 34,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,371.28/70,989.08 = 34,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,371.28x = 70,989.08 × 34,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,371.28x = 2,469,891,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,891,825.24/47,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,139.01

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