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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,287.36, 70,866.24 and 45,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,287.36, 70,866.24 and 45,868.24 is: 68,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,287.36 : 70,866.24 = 45,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,287.36/70,866.24 = 45,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,287.36x = 70,866.24 × 45,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,287.36x = 3,250,509,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,509,704.22/47,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,739.50

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