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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,399.72, 71,184.26 and 45,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,399.72, 71,184.26 and 45,494.86 is: 68,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,399.72 : 71,184.26 = 45,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,399.72/71,184.26 = 45,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,399.72x = 71,184.26 × 45,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,399.72x = 3,238,517,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,517,537.47/47,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,323.55

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