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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,872.22, 71,802.84 and 12,814.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,872.22, 71,802.84 and 12,814.61 is: 19,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,872.22 : 71,802.84 = 12,814.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,872.22/71,802.84 = 12,814.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,872.22x = 71,802.84 × 12,814.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,872.22x = 920,125,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,125,391.49/47,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.45

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