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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,711.62, 71,569.05 and 12,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,711.62, 71,569.05 and 12,654.82 is: 18,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,711.62 : 71,569.05 = 12,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,711.62/71,569.05 = 12,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,711.62x = 71,569.05 × 12,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,711.62x = 905,693,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,693,445.32/47,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.66

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