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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,958.66, 71,927.91 and 12,898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,958.66, 71,927.91 and 12,898.62 is: 19,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,958.66 : 71,927.91 = 12,898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,958.66/71,927.91 = 12,898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,958.66x = 71,927.91 × 12,898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,958.66x = 927,770,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,770,778.48/47,958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,345.22

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