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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,473.28, 71,213.98 and 12,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,473.28, 71,213.98 and 12,412.88 is: 18,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,473.28 : 71,213.98 = 12,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,473.28/71,213.98 = 12,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,473.28x = 71,213.98 × 12,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,473.28x = 883,970,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,970,200.96/47,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.38

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