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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,741.62, 65,822.88 and 34,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,741.62, 65,822.88 and 34,146.04 is: 47,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,741.62 : 65,822.88 = 34,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,741.62/65,822.88 = 34,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,741.62x = 65,822.88 × 34,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,741.62x = 2,247,590,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,590,693.40/47,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,078.22

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