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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,906.72, 65,632.52 and 46,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,906.72, 65,632.52 and 46,111.02 is: 63,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,906.72 : 65,632.52 = 46,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,906.72/65,632.52 = 46,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,906.72x = 65,632.52 × 46,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,906.72x = 3,026,382,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,382,211.82/47,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,172.40

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