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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.20, 70,921.80 and 45,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.20, 70,921.80 and 45,985.20 is: 68,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.20 : 70,921.80 = 45,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.20/70,921.80 = 45,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.20x = 70,921.80 × 45,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.20x = 3,261,353,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,353,157.36/47,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,977.80

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