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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,673.62, 71,521.99 and 14,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,673.62, 71,521.99 and 14,391.69 is: 21,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,673.62 : 71,521.99 = 14,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,673.62/71,521.99 = 14,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,673.62x = 71,521.99 × 14,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,673.62x = 1,029,322,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,322,236.30/47,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.03

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