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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,961.72, 71,460.36 and 45,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,961.72, 71,460.36 and 45,279 is: 67,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,961.72 : 71,460.36 = 45,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,961.72/71,460.36 = 45,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,961.72x = 71,460.36 × 45,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,961.72x = 3,235,653,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,653,640.44/47,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,463.25

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