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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,006.62, 117,306 and 47,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,006.62, 117,306 and 47,280.06 is: 65,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,006.62 : 117,306 = 47,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,006.62/117,306 = 47,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,006.62x = 117,306 × 47,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,006.62x = 5,546,234,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,234,718.36/85,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,244.74

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