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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,051.52, 70,573.92 and 11,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,051.52, 70,573.92 and 11,991.36 is: 17,986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,051.52 : 70,573.92 = 11,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,051.52/70,573.92 = 11,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,051.52x = 70,573.92 × 11,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,051.52x = 846,277,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,277,281.33/47,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.18

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