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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,885.43, 71,826.73 and 12,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,885.43, 71,826.73 and 12,825.07 is: 19,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,885.43 : 71,826.73 = 12,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,885.43/71,826.73 = 12,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,885.43x = 71,826.73 × 12,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,885.43x = 921,182,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,182,840.12/47,885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.23

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