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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,965.59, 71,948.33 and 12,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,965.59, 71,948.33 and 12,905.24 is: 19,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,965.59 : 71,948.33 = 12,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,965.59/71,948.33 = 12,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,965.59x = 71,948.33 × 12,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,965.59x = 928,510,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,510,401.72/47,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.85

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