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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,472.18, 71,233.02 and 34,432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,472.18, 71,233.02 and 34,432.19 is: 51,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,472.18 : 71,233.02 = 34,432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,472.18/71,233.02 = 34,432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,472.18x = 71,233.02 × 34,432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,472.18x = 2,452,708,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,708,789.87/47,472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,666.24

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