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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,709.61, 71,453.67 and 46,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,709.61, 71,453.67 and 46,048.90 is: 68,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,709.61 : 71,453.67 = 46,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,709.61/71,453.67 = 46,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,709.61x = 71,453.67 × 46,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,709.61x = 3,290,362,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,362,904.46/47,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,966.47

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