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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,622.06, 65,627.82 and 34,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,622.06, 65,627.82 and 34,879.14 is: 48,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,622.06 : 65,627.82 = 34,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,622.06/65,627.82 = 34,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,622.06x = 65,627.82 × 34,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,622.06x = 2,289,041,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,041,921.67/47,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,066.84

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