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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,149.13, 70,727.94 and 12,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,149.13, 70,727.94 and 12,089.09 is: 18,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,149.13 : 70,727.94 = 12,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,149.13/70,727.94 = 12,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,149.13x = 70,727.94 × 12,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,149.13x = 855,036,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,036,078.53/47,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.72

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