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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,364.12, 71,046.24 and 12,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,364.12, 71,046.24 and 12,303.48 is: 18,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,364.12 : 71,046.24 = 12,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,364.12/71,046.24 = 12,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,364.12x = 71,046.24 × 12,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,364.12x = 874,115,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,115,992.92/47,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.24

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