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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,729.63, 71,517.90 and 34,589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,729.63, 71,517.90 and 34,589.41 is: 51,828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,729.63 : 71,517.90 = 34,589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,729.63/71,517.90 = 34,589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,729.63x = 71,517.90 × 34,589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,729.63x = 2,473,761,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,761,607.85/47,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,828.64

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