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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,969.39, 71,964.62 and 14,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,969.39, 71,964.62 and 14,691.96 is: 22,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,969.39 : 71,964.62 = 14,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,969.39/71,964.62 = 14,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,969.39x = 71,964.62 × 14,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,969.39x = 1,057,301,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,301,318.46/47,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.17

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