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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,373.64, 70,992.66 and 34,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,373.64, 70,992.66 and 34,795 is: 52,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,373.64 : 70,992.66 = 34,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,373.64/70,992.66 = 34,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,373.64x = 70,992.66 × 34,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,373.64x = 2,470,189,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,189,604.70/47,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,142.70

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