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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,777.25, 71,663.04 and 14,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,777.25, 71,663.04 and 14,497.59 is: 21,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,777.25 : 71,663.04 = 14,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,777.25/71,663.04 = 14,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,777.25x = 71,663.04 × 14,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,777.25x = 1,038,941,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,941,372.07/47,777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.52

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