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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,379.76, 71,061.09 and 12,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,379.76, 71,061.09 and 12,317.26 is: 18,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,379.76 : 71,061.09 = 12,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,379.76/71,061.09 = 12,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,379.76x = 71,061.09 × 12,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,379.76x = 875,277,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,277,921.41/47,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.67

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