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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,927.70, 71,891.55 and 12,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,927.70, 71,891.55 and 12,870.90 is: 19,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,927.70 : 71,891.55 = 12,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,927.70/71,891.55 = 12,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,927.70x = 71,891.55 × 12,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,927.70x = 925,308,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,308,950.90/47,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.35

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