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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,717.84, 71,567.52 and 14,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,717.84, 71,567.52 and 14,430.10 is: 21,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,717.84 : 71,567.52 = 14,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,717.84/71,567.52 = 14,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,717.84x = 71,567.52 × 14,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,717.84x = 1,032,726,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,726,470.35/47,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.36

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