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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,436.76, 117,902.64 and 47,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,436.76, 117,902.64 and 47,711.04 is: 65,841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,436.76 : 117,902.64 = 47,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,436.76/117,902.64 = 47,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,436.76x = 117,902.64 × 47,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,436.76x = 5,625,257,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,257,573.15/85,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,841.19

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