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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,519.23, 71,371.11 and 34,989.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,519.23, 71,371.11 and 34,989.78 is: 52,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,519.23 : 71,371.11 = 34,989.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,519.23/71,371.11 = 34,989.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,519.23x = 71,371.11 × 34,989.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,519.23x = 2,497,259,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,259,237.83/47,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,552.60

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