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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.43, 71,930.51 and 14,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.43, 71,930.51 and 14,675.47 is: 22,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.43 : 71,930.51 = 14,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.43/71,930.51 = 14,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.43x = 71,930.51 × 14,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.43x = 1,055,614,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,614,041.59/47,955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.40

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