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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.08, 72,011.84 and 34,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.08, 72,011.84 and 34,041.06 is: 51,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.08 : 72,011.84 = 34,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.08/72,011.84 = 34,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.08x = 72,011.84 × 34,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.08x = 2,451,359,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,359,195.95/47,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,079.47

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