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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,161.62, 70,744.95 and 12,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,161.62, 70,744.95 and 12,101.58 is: 18,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,161.62 : 70,744.95 = 12,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,161.62/70,744.95 = 12,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,161.62x = 70,744.95 × 12,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,161.62x = 856,125,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,125,672.02/47,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.02

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