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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,944.26, 71,968.97 and 19,883.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,944.26, 71,968.97 and 19,883.97 is: 29,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,944.26 : 71,968.97 = 19,883.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,944.26/71,968.97 = 19,883.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,944.26x = 71,968.97 × 19,883.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,944.26x = 1,431,028,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,028,890.12/47,944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,847.76

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