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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,627.90, 71,444.82 and 12,567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,627.90, 71,444.82 and 12,567.59 is: 18,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,627.90 : 71,444.82 = 12,567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,627.90/71,444.82 = 12,567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,627.90x = 71,444.82 × 12,567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,627.90x = 897,889,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,889,205.38/47,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.17

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