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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544.27, 71,312.14 and 14,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,544.27, 71,312.14 and 14,271.76 is: 21,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,544.27 : 71,312.14 = 14,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,544.27/71,312.14 = 14,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,544.27x = 71,312.14 × 14,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,544.27x = 1,017,749,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,749,747.17/47,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.36

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