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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,969.28, 71,945.82 and 12,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,969.28, 71,945.82 and 12,901.14 is: 19,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,969.28 : 71,945.82 = 12,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,969.28/71,945.82 = 12,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,969.28x = 71,945.82 × 12,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,969.28x = 928,183,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,183,096.23/47,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.53

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