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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,998.60, 71,997.90 and 44,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,998.60, 71,997.90 and 44,499.40 is: 66,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,998.60 : 71,997.90 = 44,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,998.60/71,997.90 = 44,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,998.60x = 71,997.90 × 44,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,998.60x = 3,203,863,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,863,351.26/47,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,749.10

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