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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,675.96, 71,514.36 and 12,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,675.96, 71,514.36 and 12,137.32 is: 18,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,675.96 : 71,514.36 = 12,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,675.96/71,514.36 = 12,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,675.96x = 71,514.36 × 12,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,675.96x = 867,992,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,992,671.92/47,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.09

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