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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,094.76, 70,641.96 and 12,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,094.76, 70,641.96 and 12,034.36 is: 18,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,094.76 : 70,641.96 = 12,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,094.76/70,641.96 = 12,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,094.76x = 70,641.96 × 12,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,094.76x = 850,130,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,130,777.75/47,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.49

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