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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,447.82, 71,171.64 and 44,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,447.82, 71,171.64 and 44,560.98 is: 66,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,447.82 : 71,171.64 = 44,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,447.82/71,171.64 = 44,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,447.82x = 71,171.64 × 44,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,447.82x = 3,171,478,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,478,026.61/47,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,841.39

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