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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,051.34, 70,577.40 and 11,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,051.34, 70,577.40 and 11,991 is: 17,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,051.34 : 70,577.40 = 11,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,051.34/70,577.40 = 11,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,051.34x = 70,577.40 × 11,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,051.34x = 846,293,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,293,603.40/47,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.60

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