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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,972.58, 71,962.32 and 14,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,972.58, 71,962.32 and 14,688.32 is: 22,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,972.58 : 71,962.32 = 14,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,972.58/71,962.32 = 14,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,972.58x = 71,962.32 × 14,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,972.58x = 1,057,005,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,005,224.29/47,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.53

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