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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.90, 71,379.60 and 44,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.90, 71,379.60 and 44,962 is: 67,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.90 : 71,379.60 = 44,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.90/71,379.60 = 44,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.90x = 71,379.60 × 44,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.90x = 3,209,369,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,369,575.20/47,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,547.33

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