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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,618.72, 71,370.48 and 34,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,618.72, 71,370.48 and 34,379.36 is: 51,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,618.72 : 71,370.48 = 34,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,618.72/71,370.48 = 34,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,618.72x = 71,370.48 × 34,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,618.72x = 2,453,671,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,671,425.29/47,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,527.45

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