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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,934.72, 71,902.25 and 14,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,934.72, 71,902.25 and 14,654.66 is: 21,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,934.72 : 71,902.25 = 14,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,934.72/71,902.25 = 14,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,934.72x = 71,902.25 × 14,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,934.72x = 1,053,703,026.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,703,026.99/47,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.04

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