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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,726.53, 99,003.45 and 47,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,726.53, 99,003.45 and 47,853.14 is: 66,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,726.53 : 99,003.45 = 47,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,726.53/99,003.45 = 47,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,726.53x = 99,003.45 × 47,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,726.53x = 4,737,625,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,625,953.33/71,726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,051.24

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