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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,669.10, 98,986.68 and 47,754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,669.10, 98,986.68 and 47,754.12 is: 65,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,669.10 : 98,986.68 = 47,754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,669.10/98,986.68 = 47,754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,669.10x = 98,986.68 × 47,754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,669.10x = 4,727,021,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,021,795.12/71,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,956.20

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