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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,968.04, 71,946.66 and 12,910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,968.04, 71,946.66 and 12,910.52 is: 19,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,968.04 : 71,946.66 = 12,910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,968.04/71,946.66 = 12,910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,968.04x = 71,946.66 × 12,910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,968.04x = 928,868,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,868,792.86/47,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.33

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