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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,970.72, 71,473.77 and 45,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,970.72, 71,473.77 and 45,288 is: 67,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,970.72 : 71,473.77 = 45,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,970.72/71,473.77 = 45,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,970.72x = 71,473.77 × 45,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,970.72x = 3,236,904,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,904,095.76/47,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,476.66

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