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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.64, 71,263.50 and 12,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.64, 71,263.50 and 12,455.06 is: 18,681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.64 : 71,263.50 = 12,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.64/71,263.50 = 12,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.64x = 71,263.50 × 12,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.64x = 887,591,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,591,168.31/47,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.16

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