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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.18, 88,790.54 and 47,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.18, 88,790.54 and 47,984.74 is: 71,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.18 : 88,790.54 = 47,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.18/88,790.54 = 47,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.18x = 88,790.54 × 47,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.18x = 4,260,590,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,590,976.36/59,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,874.52

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