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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,277.40, 70,910.34 and 12,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,277.40, 70,910.34 and 12,214.12 is: 18,319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,277.40 : 70,910.34 = 12,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,277.40/70,910.34 = 12,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,277.40x = 70,910.34 × 12,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,277.40x = 866,107,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,107,402.00/47,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.69

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