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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.48, 70,899.66 and 12,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.48, 70,899.66 and 12,205.96 is: 18,308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.48 : 70,899.66 = 12,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.48/70,899.66 = 12,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.48x = 70,899.66 × 12,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.48x = 865,398,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,398,413.97/47,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.92

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