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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,441.58, 71,159.94 and 14,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,441.58, 71,159.94 and 14,161.92 is: 21,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,441.58 : 71,159.94 = 14,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,441.58/71,159.94 = 14,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,441.58x = 71,159.94 × 14,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,441.58x = 1,007,761,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,761,377.48/47,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.15

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