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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,925.12, 71,833.68 and 21,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,925.12, 71,833.68 and 21,276.12 is: 31,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,925.12 : 71,833.68 = 21,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,925.12/71,833.68 = 21,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,925.12x = 71,833.68 × 21,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,925.12x = 1,528,341,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,341,995.72/47,925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,890.21

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