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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,903.93, 71,867.06 and 14,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,903.93, 71,867.06 and 14,623.93 is: 21,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,903.93 : 71,867.06 = 14,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,903.93/71,867.06 = 14,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,903.93x = 71,867.06 × 14,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,903.93x = 1,050,978,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,978,854.75/47,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.30

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