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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,905.80, 71,858.31 and 12,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,905.80, 71,858.31 and 12,364.08 is: 18,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,905.80 : 71,858.31 = 12,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,905.80/71,858.31 = 12,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,905.80x = 71,858.31 × 12,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,905.80x = 888,461,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,461,577.67/47,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.01

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