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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669.43, 71,514.42 and 14,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669.43, 71,514.42 and 14,386.71 is: 21,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669.43 : 71,514.42 = 14,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669.43/71,514.42 = 14,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669.43x = 71,514.42 × 14,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669.43x = 1,028,857,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,857,221.36/47,669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.17

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