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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,525.32, 71,287.98 and 12,464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,525.32, 71,287.98 and 12,464.92 is: 18,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,525.32 : 71,287.98 = 12,464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,525.32/71,287.98 = 12,464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,525.32x = 71,287.98 × 12,464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,525.32x = 888,598,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,598,967.66/47,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.38

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