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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.29, 71,360.70 and 34,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.29, 71,360.70 and 34,982.83 is: 52,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.29 : 71,360.70 = 34,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.29/71,360.70 = 34,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.29x = 71,360.70 × 34,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.29x = 2,496,399,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,399,457.17/47,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,542.18

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