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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266, 70,899.27 and 12,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266, 70,899.27 and 12,203.26 is: 18,304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266 : 70,899.27 = 12,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266/70,899.27 = 12,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266x = 70,899.27 × 12,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266x = 865,202,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,202,225.62/47,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.96

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