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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,097.26, 70,645.71 and 12,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,097.26, 70,645.71 and 12,036.86 is: 18,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,097.26 : 70,645.71 = 12,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,097.26/70,645.71 = 12,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,097.26x = 70,645.71 × 12,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,097.26x = 850,352,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,352,520.87/47,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.24

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