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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,984.76, 71,977.14 and 14,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,984.76, 71,977.14 and 14,704.70 is: 22,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,984.76 : 71,977.14 = 14,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,984.76/71,977.14 = 14,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,984.76x = 71,977.14 × 14,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,984.76x = 1,058,401,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,401,890.67/47,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.04

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