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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,862.52, 71,924.94 and 45,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,862.52, 71,924.94 and 45,145.16 is: 67,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,862.52 : 71,924.94 = 45,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,862.52/71,924.94 = 45,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,862.52x = 71,924.94 × 45,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,862.52x = 3,247,062,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,062,924.29/47,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,841.45

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