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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.92, 71,011.12 and 14,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.92, 71,011.12 and 14,061.44 is: 21,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.92 : 71,011.12 = 14,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.92/71,011.12 = 14,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.92x = 71,011.12 × 14,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.92x = 998,518,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,518,603.21/47,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.52

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