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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.64, 70,511.74 and 42,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.64, 70,511.74 and 42,290.16 is: 63,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.64 : 70,511.74 = 42,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.64/70,511.74 = 42,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.64x = 70,511.74 × 42,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.64x = 2,981,952,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,952,766.48/47,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,103.91

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