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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,575.68, 71,367.36 and 14,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,575.68, 71,367.36 and 14,293.44 is: 21,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,575.68 : 71,367.36 = 14,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,575.68/71,367.36 = 14,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,575.68x = 71,367.36 × 14,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,575.68x = 1,020,085,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,085,078.12/47,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.31

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