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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,774, 119,748.24 and 47,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,774, 119,748.24 and 47,030 is: 64,901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,774 : 119,748.24 = 47,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,774/119,748.24 = 47,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,774x = 119,748.24 × 47,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,774x = 5,631,759,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,759,727.20/86,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,901.47

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