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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,552.76, 71,341 and 14,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,552.76, 71,341 and 14,273.44 is: 21,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,552.76 : 71,341 = 14,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,552.76/71,341 = 14,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,552.76x = 71,341 × 14,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,552.76x = 1,018,281,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,281,483.04/47,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.72

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