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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,096.27, 70,644.44 and 12,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,096.27, 70,644.44 and 12,035.96 is: 18,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,096.27 : 70,644.44 = 12,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,096.27/70,644.44 = 12,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,096.27x = 70,644.44 × 12,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,096.27x = 850,273,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,273,654.06/47,096.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.95

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