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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,625.61, 71,432.94 and 12,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,625.61, 71,432.94 and 12,568 is: 18,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,625.61 : 71,432.94 = 12,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,625.61/71,432.94 = 12,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,625.61x = 71,432.94 × 12,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,625.61x = 897,769,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,769,189.92/47,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.56

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