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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,533.89, 71,295.44 and 12,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,533.89, 71,295.44 and 12,476.28 is: 18,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,533.89 : 71,295.44 = 12,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,533.89/71,295.44 = 12,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,533.89x = 71,295.44 × 12,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,533.89x = 889,501,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,501,809.78/47,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.00

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