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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,992.08, 72,013.34 and 34,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,992.08, 72,013.34 and 34,042.06 is: 51,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,992.08 : 72,013.34 = 34,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,992.08/72,013.34 = 34,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,992.08x = 72,013.34 × 34,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,992.08x = 2,451,482,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,482,441.08/47,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,080.98

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