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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,976.94, 71,963.79 and 12,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,976.94, 71,963.79 and 12,915.28 is: 19,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,976.94 : 71,963.79 = 12,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,976.94/71,963.79 = 12,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,976.94x = 71,963.79 × 12,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,976.94x = 929,432,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,432,497.71/47,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.48

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