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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,991.96, 71,989.62 and 12,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,991.96, 71,989.62 and 12,932.46 is: 19,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,991.96 : 71,989.62 = 12,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,991.96/71,989.62 = 12,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,991.96x = 71,989.62 × 12,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,991.96x = 931,002,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,002,881.07/47,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.14

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