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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,729.20, 105,986.88 and 47,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,729.20, 105,986.88 and 47,313.72 is: 70,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,729.20 : 105,986.88 = 47,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,729.20/105,986.88 = 47,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,729.20x = 105,986.88 × 47,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,729.20x = 5,014,633,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,633,563.99/70,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,899.06

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