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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.70, 71,495.55 and 12,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.70, 71,495.55 and 12,606.90 is: 18,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.70 : 71,495.55 = 12,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.70/71,495.55 = 12,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.70x = 71,495.55 × 12,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.70x = 901,337,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,337,249.30/47,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.35

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