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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,936.67, 71,905.01 and 14,656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,936.67, 71,905.01 and 14,656.74 is: 21,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,936.67 : 71,905.01 = 14,656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,936.67/71,905.01 = 14,656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,936.67x = 71,905.01 × 14,656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,936.67x = 1,053,892,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,892,603.46/47,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.10

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