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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,513.05, 71,361.83 and 34,983.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,513.05, 71,361.83 and 34,983.59 is: 52,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,513.05 : 71,361.83 = 34,983.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,513.05/71,361.83 = 34,983.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,513.05x = 71,361.83 × 34,983.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,513.05x = 2,496,492,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,492,733.02/47,513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,543.31

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