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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,344.66, 71,004.76 and 14,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,344.66, 71,004.76 and 14,057.19 is: 21,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,344.66 : 71,004.76 = 14,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,344.66/71,004.76 = 14,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,344.66x = 71,004.76 × 14,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,344.66x = 998,127,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,127,367.08/47,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.15

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