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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.25, 71,511.87 and 14,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.25, 71,511.87 and 14,394.59 is: 21,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.25 : 71,511.87 = 14,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.25/71,511.87 = 14,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.25x = 71,511.87 × 14,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.25x = 1,029,383,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,383,691.22/47,674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.03

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