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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,651.53, 71,476.59 and 11,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,651.53, 71,476.59 and 11,628.13 is: 17,442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,651.53 : 71,476.59 = 11,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,651.53/71,476.59 = 11,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,651.53x = 71,476.59 × 11,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,651.53x = 831,139,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,139,080.48/47,651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.02

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