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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,786.63, 71,671.86 and 14,498.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,786.63, 71,671.86 and 14,498.67 is: 21,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,786.63 : 71,671.86 = 14,498.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,786.63/71,671.86 = 14,498.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,786.63x = 71,671.86 × 14,498.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,786.63x = 1,039,146,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,146,754.40/47,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.55

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