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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,973.76, 71,968.96 and 14,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,973.76, 71,968.96 and 14,693.04 is: 22,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,973.76 : 71,968.96 = 14,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,973.76/71,968.96 = 14,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,973.76x = 71,968.96 × 14,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,973.76x = 1,057,442,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,442,808.04/47,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.11

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