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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,179, 109,263.82 and 47,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,179, 109,263.82 and 47,365.48 is: 65,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,179 : 109,263.82 = 47,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,179/109,263.82 = 47,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,179x = 109,263.82 × 47,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,179x = 5,175,333,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,333,280.93/79,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,362.45

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