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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.95, 65,172.78 and 46,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.95, 65,172.78 and 46,289.59 is: 63,749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.95 : 65,172.78 = 46,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.95/65,172.78 = 46,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.95x = 65,172.78 × 46,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.95x = 3,016,821,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,821,102.43/47,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,749.65

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