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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.93, 71,931.26 and 14,675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.93, 71,931.26 and 14,675.97 is: 22,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.93 : 71,931.26 = 14,675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.93/71,931.26 = 14,675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.93x = 71,931.26 × 14,675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.93x = 1,055,660,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,660,940.44/47,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.15

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