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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,787.97, 71,323.92 and 46,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,787.97, 71,323.92 and 46,999.64 is: 70,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,787.97 : 71,323.92 = 46,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,787.97/71,323.92 = 46,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,787.97x = 71,323.92 × 46,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,787.97x = 3,352,198,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,198,445.89/47,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,147.33

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