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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,585.63, 71,371.61 and 12,525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,585.63, 71,371.61 and 12,525.29 is: 18,786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,585.63 : 71,371.61 = 12,525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,585.63/71,371.61 = 12,525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,585.63x = 71,371.61 × 12,525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,585.63x = 893,949,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,949,693.53/47,585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.13

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