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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,626.61, 71,434.44 and 12,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,626.61, 71,434.44 and 12,569 is: 18,852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,626.61 : 71,434.44 = 12,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,626.61/71,434.44 = 12,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,626.61x = 71,434.44 × 12,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,626.61x = 897,859,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,859,476.36/47,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.06

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