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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,968.89, 71,963.87 and 14,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,968.89, 71,963.87 and 14,691.47 is: 22,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,968.89 : 71,963.87 = 14,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,968.89/71,963.87 = 14,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,968.89x = 71,963.87 × 14,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,968.89x = 1,057,254,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,254,603.91/47,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.42

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