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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,313.34, 70,966.59 and 12,251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,313.34, 70,966.59 and 12,251.86 is: 18,376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,313.34 : 70,966.59 = 12,251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,313.34/70,966.59 = 12,251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,313.34x = 70,966.59 × 12,251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,313.34x = 869,472,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,472,725.36/47,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.90

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