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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,462.64, 71,205.84 and 14,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,462.64, 71,205.84 and 14,182.56 is: 21,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,462.64 : 71,205.84 = 14,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,462.64/71,205.84 = 14,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,462.64x = 71,205.84 × 14,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,462.64x = 1,009,881,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,881,098.15/47,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.39

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