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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,489.22, 71,233.70 and 14,209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,489.22, 71,233.70 and 14,209.29 is: 21,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,489.22 : 71,233.70 = 14,209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,489.22/71,233.70 = 14,209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,489.22x = 71,233.70 × 14,209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,489.22x = 1,012,180,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,180,230.03/47,489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.89

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