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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,924.29, 71,886.42 and 12,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,924.29, 71,886.42 and 12,863.94 is: 19,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,924.29 : 71,886.42 = 12,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,924.29/71,886.42 = 12,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,924.29x = 71,886.42 × 12,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,924.29x = 924,742,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,742,593.69/47,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.91

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