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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,036.73, 96,681.99 and 47,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,036.73, 96,681.99 and 47,444.33 is: 65,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,036.73 : 96,681.99 = 47,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,036.73/96,681.99 = 47,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,036.73x = 96,681.99 × 47,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,036.73x = 4,587,012,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,012,658.24/70,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,494.39

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