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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,805.63, 71,708.37 and 14,525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,805.63, 71,708.37 and 14,525.55 is: 21,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,805.63 : 71,708.37 = 14,525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,805.63/71,708.37 = 14,525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,805.63x = 71,708.37 × 14,525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,805.63x = 1,041,603,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,603,513.85/47,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,788.30

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