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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,258.08, 98,293.31 and 47,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,258.08, 98,293.31 and 47,059.27 is: 64,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,258.08 : 98,293.31 = 47,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,258.08/98,293.31 = 47,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,258.08x = 98,293.31 × 47,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,258.08x = 4,625,611,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,611,109.93/71,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,913.50

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