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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,997.90, 118,674.92 and 47,756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,997.90, 118,674.92 and 47,756.59 is: 65,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,997.90 : 118,674.92 = 47,756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,997.90/118,674.92 = 47,756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,997.90x = 118,674.92 × 47,756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,997.90x = 5,667,509,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,509,320.43/85,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,902.88

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