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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,609.93, 71,414.99 and 12,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,609.93, 71,414.99 and 12,071.24 is: 18,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,609.93 : 71,414.99 = 12,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,609.93/71,414.99 = 12,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,609.93x = 71,414.99 × 12,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,609.93x = 862,067,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,067,156.99/47,609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.88

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