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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,737.55, 71,588.10 and 14,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,737.55, 71,588.10 and 14,446.55 is: 21,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,737.55 : 71,588.10 = 14,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,737.55/71,588.10 = 14,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,737.55x = 71,588.10 × 14,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,737.55x = 1,034,201,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,201,066.06/47,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.31

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