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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,951.70, 71,927.55 and 12,894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,951.70, 71,927.55 and 12,894.90 is: 19,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,951.70 : 71,927.55 = 12,894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,951.70/71,927.55 = 12,894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,951.70x = 71,927.55 × 12,894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,951.70x = 927,498,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,498,564.50/47,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.35

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