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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,682.96, 71,435.97 and 34,146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,682.96, 71,435.97 and 34,146.21 is: 51,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,682.96 : 71,435.97 = 34,146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,682.96/71,435.97 = 34,146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,682.96x = 71,435.97 × 34,146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,682.96x = 2,439,267,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,267,633.17/47,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,155.96

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