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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,673.39, 71,521.66 and 14,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,673.39, 71,521.66 and 14,391.47 is: 21,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,673.39 : 71,521.66 = 14,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,673.39/71,521.66 = 14,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,673.39x = 71,521.66 × 14,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,673.39x = 1,029,302,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,302,021.03/47,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.70

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