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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,786.22, 71,321.31 and 46,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,786.22, 71,321.31 and 46,997.89 is: 70,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,786.22 : 71,321.31 = 46,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,786.22/71,321.31 = 46,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,786.22x = 71,321.31 × 46,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,786.22x = 3,351,950,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,950,903.73/47,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,144.72

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