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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,464.95, 71,067.72 and 34,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,464.95, 71,067.72 and 34,151.25 is: 51,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,464.95 : 71,067.72 = 34,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,464.95/71,067.72 = 34,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,464.95x = 71,067.72 × 34,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,464.95x = 2,427,051,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,051,334.21/47,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,133.55

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