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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,619.72, 71,371.98 and 34,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,619.72, 71,371.98 and 34,380.36 is: 51,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,619.72 : 71,371.98 = 34,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,619.72/71,371.98 = 34,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,619.72x = 71,371.98 × 34,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,619.72x = 2,453,794,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,794,366.31/47,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,528.95

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