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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,448.65, 71,170.53 and 14,168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,448.65, 71,170.53 and 14,168.99 is: 21,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,448.65 : 71,170.53 = 14,168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,448.65/71,170.53 = 14,168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,448.65x = 71,170.53 × 14,168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,448.65x = 1,008,414,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,414,527.86/47,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.75

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