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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,984.88, 71,977.52 and 14,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,984.88, 71,977.52 and 14,702.38 is: 22,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,984.88 : 71,977.52 = 14,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,984.88/71,977.52 = 14,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,984.88x = 71,977.52 × 14,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,984.88x = 1,058,240,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,240,850.50/47,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.63

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