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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,179.93, 70,769.90 and 12,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,179.93, 70,769.90 and 12,119.62 is: 18,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,179.93 : 70,769.90 = 12,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,179.93/70,769.90 = 12,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,179.93x = 70,769.90 × 12,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,179.93x = 857,704,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,704,234.84/47,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.43

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