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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,983.43, 71,972.55 and 14,703.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,983.43, 71,972.55 and 14,703.59 is: 22,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,983.43 : 71,972.55 = 14,703.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,983.43/71,972.55 = 14,703.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,983.43x = 71,972.55 × 14,703.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,983.43x = 1,058,254,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,254,866.45/47,983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.59

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