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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,983.70, 71,975.55 and 44,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,983.70, 71,975.55 and 44,192.90 is: 66,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,983.70 : 71,975.55 = 44,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,983.70/71,975.55 = 44,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,983.70x = 71,975.55 × 44,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,983.70x = 3,180,808,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,808,283.60/47,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,289.35

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