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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,252, 112,140.72 and 47,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,252, 112,140.72 and 47,711.52 is: 65,849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,252 : 112,140.72 = 47,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,252/112,140.72 = 47,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,252x = 112,140.72 × 47,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,252x = 5,350,404,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,404,205.09/81,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,849.51

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