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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,906.02, 71,853.36 and 12,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,906.02, 71,853.36 and 12,848.14 is: 19,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,906.02 : 71,853.36 = 12,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,906.02/71,853.36 = 12,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,906.02x = 71,853.36 × 12,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,906.02x = 923,182,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,182,028.75/47,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.69

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