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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,466.51, 71,203.83 and 12,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,466.51, 71,203.83 and 12,406.14 is: 18,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,466.51 : 71,203.83 = 12,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,466.51/71,203.83 = 12,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,466.51x = 71,203.83 × 12,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,466.51x = 883,364,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,364,683.52/47,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.27

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