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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,732.32, 71,592.94 and 12,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,732.32, 71,592.94 and 12,674.72 is: 19,010.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,732.32 : 71,592.94 = 12,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,732.32/71,592.94 = 12,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,732.32x = 71,592.94 × 12,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,732.32x = 907,420,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,420,468.48/47,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,010.61

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