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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.35, 71,009.64 and 14,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.35, 71,009.64 and 14,052.69 is: 21,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.35 : 71,009.64 = 14,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.35/71,009.64 = 14,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.35x = 71,009.64 × 14,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.35x = 997,876,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,876,457.93/47,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.33

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