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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,064.72, 70,596.60 and 12,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,064.72, 70,596.60 and 12,004 is: 18,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,064.72 : 70,596.60 = 12,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,064.72/70,596.60 = 12,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,064.72x = 70,596.60 × 12,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,064.72x = 847,441,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,441,586.40/47,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.88

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