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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,247.69, 98,338.24 and 47,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,247.69, 98,338.24 and 47,053.46 is: 64,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,247.69 : 98,338.24 = 47,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,247.69/98,338.24 = 47,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,247.69x = 98,338.24 × 47,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,247.69x = 4,627,154,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,154,127.65/71,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,944.62

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