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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,466.39, 71,209.82 and 14,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,466.39, 71,209.82 and 14,189.16 is: 21,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,466.39 : 71,209.82 = 14,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,466.39/71,209.82 = 14,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,466.39x = 71,209.82 × 14,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,466.39x = 1,010,407,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,407,529.55/47,466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.80

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