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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.79, 71,496.09 and 12,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.79, 71,496.09 and 12,125.14 is: 18,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.79 : 71,496.09 = 12,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.79/71,496.09 = 12,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.79x = 71,496.09 × 12,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.79x = 866,899,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,899,829.06/47,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,187.81

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