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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,720.72, 71,572.92 and 12,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,720.72, 71,572.92 and 12,663.92 is: 18,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,720.72 : 71,572.92 = 12,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,720.72/71,572.92 = 12,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,720.72x = 71,572.92 × 12,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,720.72x = 906,393,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,393,733.05/47,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.71

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