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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,462.32, 71,193.48 and 12,402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,462.32, 71,193.48 and 12,402.01 is: 18,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,462.32 : 71,193.48 = 12,402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,462.32/71,193.48 = 12,402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,462.32x = 71,193.48 × 12,402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,462.32x = 882,942,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,942,250.89/47,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.02

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