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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,476.76, 117,957.96 and 47,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,476.76, 117,957.96 and 47,751 is: 65,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,476.76 : 117,957.96 = 47,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,476.76/117,957.96 = 47,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,476.76x = 117,957.96 × 47,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,476.76x = 5,632,610,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,610,547.96/85,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,896.40

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