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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,556.76, 71,347 and 14,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,556.76, 71,347 and 14,277.44 is: 21,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,556.76 : 71,347 = 14,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,556.76/71,347 = 14,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,556.76x = 71,347 × 14,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,556.76x = 1,018,652,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,652,511.68/47,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.72

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