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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,926.94, 71,796.11 and 45,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,926.94, 71,796.11 and 45,196.02 is: 67,705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,926.94 : 71,796.11 = 45,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,926.94/71,796.11 = 45,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,926.94x = 71,796.11 × 45,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,926.94x = 3,244,898,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,898,197.50/47,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,705.11

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