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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,128.72, 70,693.64 and 12,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,128.72, 70,693.64 and 12,067.44 is: 18,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,128.72 : 70,693.64 = 12,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,128.72/70,693.64 = 12,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,128.72x = 70,693.64 × 12,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,128.72x = 853,091,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,091,259.08/47,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.30

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