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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,406.26, 71,108.69 and 14,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,406.26, 71,108.69 and 14,126.54 is: 21,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,406.26 : 71,108.69 = 14,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,406.26/71,108.69 = 14,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,406.26x = 71,108.69 × 14,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,406.26x = 1,004,519,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,519,327.46/47,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.59

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