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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,391.69, 108,710.86 and 47,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,391.69, 108,710.86 and 47,134.23 is: 70,781.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,391.69 : 108,710.86 = 47,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,391.69/108,710.86 = 47,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,391.69x = 108,710.86 × 47,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,391.69x = 5,124,002,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,002,017.35/72,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,781.63

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