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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,758, 119,726.22 and 47,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,758, 119,726.22 and 47,014 is: 64,879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,758 : 119,726.22 = 47,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,758/119,726.22 = 47,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,758x = 119,726.22 × 47,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,758x = 5,628,808,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,808,507.08/86,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,879.42

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