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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,977.72, 71,484.20 and 45,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,977.72, 71,484.20 and 45,295 is: 67,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,977.72 : 71,484.20 = 45,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,977.72/71,484.20 = 45,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,977.72x = 71,484.20 × 45,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,977.72x = 3,237,876,839
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,876,839/47,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,487.09

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