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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,872.78, 71,809.14 and 12,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,872.78, 71,809.14 and 12,811.52 is: 19,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,872.78 : 71,809.14 = 12,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,872.78/71,809.14 = 12,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,872.78x = 71,809.14 × 12,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,872.78x = 919,984,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,984,233.29/47,872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.27

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