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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,372.85, 71,059.27 and 14,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,372.85, 71,059.27 and 14,093.39 is: 21,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,372.85 : 71,059.27 = 14,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,372.85/71,059.27 = 14,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,372.85x = 71,059.27 × 14,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,372.85x = 1,001,466,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,466,005.23/47,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.08

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