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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,468.94, 71,196.91 and 12,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,468.94, 71,196.91 and 12,411.06 is: 18,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,468.94 : 71,196.91 = 12,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,468.94/71,196.91 = 12,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,468.94x = 71,196.91 × 12,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,468.94x = 883,629,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,629,121.82/47,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.89

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