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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,377.46, 71,053.80 and 14,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,377.46, 71,053.80 and 14,088.56 is: 21,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,377.46 : 71,053.80 = 14,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,377.46/71,053.80 = 14,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,377.46x = 71,053.80 × 14,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,377.46x = 1,001,045,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,045,724.53/47,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.16

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