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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,058.39, 70,581.51 and 11,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,058.39, 70,581.51 and 11,995.92 is: 17,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,058.39 : 70,581.51 = 11,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,058.39/70,581.51 = 11,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,058.39x = 70,581.51 × 11,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,058.39x = 846,690,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,690,147.44/47,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.33

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