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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,607.23, 71,420.84 and 14,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,607.23, 71,420.84 and 14,329.73 is: 21,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,607.23 : 71,420.84 = 14,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,607.23/71,420.84 = 14,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,607.23x = 71,420.84 × 14,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,607.23x = 1,023,441,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,441,281.92/47,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.60

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