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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,969.55, 71,954.50 and 14,689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,969.55, 71,954.50 and 14,689.47 is: 22,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,969.55 : 71,954.50 = 14,689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,969.55/71,954.50 = 14,689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,969.55x = 71,954.50 × 14,689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,969.55x = 1,056,973,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,973,469.12/47,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.26

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