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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.91, 71,139.58 and 34,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.91, 71,139.58 and 34,929.23 is: 52,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.91 : 71,139.58 = 34,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.91/71,139.58 = 34,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.91x = 71,139.58 × 34,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.91x = 2,484,850,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,850,505.38/47,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,348.00

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