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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,454.34, 71,182.20 and 12,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,454.34, 71,182.20 and 12,394 is: 18,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,454.34 : 71,182.20 = 12,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,454.34/71,182.20 = 12,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,454.34x = 71,182.20 × 12,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,454.34x = 882,232,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,232,186.80/47,454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.18

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