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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,870.19, 71,807.97 and 14,591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,870.19, 71,807.97 and 14,591.34 is: 21,887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,870.19 : 71,807.97 = 14,591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,870.19/71,807.97 = 14,591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,870.19x = 71,807.97 × 14,591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,870.19x = 1,047,774,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,774,504.98/47,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.83

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