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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,546.33, 71,319.42 and 14,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,546.33, 71,319.42 and 14,266.33 is: 21,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,546.33 : 71,319.42 = 14,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,546.33/71,319.42 = 14,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,546.33x = 71,319.42 × 14,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,546.33x = 1,017,466,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,466,202.83/47,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.47

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