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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,560.65, 71,340.76 and 12,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,560.65, 71,340.76 and 12,022.12 is: 18,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,560.65 : 71,340.76 = 12,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,560.65/71,340.76 = 12,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,560.65x = 71,340.76 × 12,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,560.65x = 857,667,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,667,177.61/47,560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.13

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