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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,012.48, 70,518.94 and 15,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,012.48, 70,518.94 and 15,848 is: 23,772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,012.48 : 70,518.94 = 15,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,012.48/70,518.94 = 15,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,012.48x = 70,518.94 × 15,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,012.48x = 1,117,584,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,584,161.12/47,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.07

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