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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.20, 71,994.30 and 46,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.20, 71,994.30 and 46,700.20 is: 70,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.20 : 71,994.30 = 46,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.20/71,994.30 = 46,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.20x = 71,994.30 × 46,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.20x = 3,362,148,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,148,208.86/47,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,050.30

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