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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,478.91, 66,845.73 and 34,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,478.91, 66,845.73 and 34,134.15 is: 47,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,478.91 : 66,845.73 = 34,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,478.91/66,845.73 = 34,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,478.91x = 66,845.73 × 34,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,478.91x = 2,281,722,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,722,174.68/48,478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,066.29

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