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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,541.27, 71,307.64 and 14,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,541.27, 71,307.64 and 14,268.76 is: 21,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,541.27 : 71,307.64 = 14,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,541.27/71,307.64 = 14,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,541.27x = 71,307.64 × 14,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,541.27x = 1,017,471,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,471,601.33/47,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.86

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