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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,986.08, 71,983.92 and 14,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,986.08, 71,983.92 and 14,705.76 is: 22,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,986.08 : 71,983.92 = 14,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,986.08/71,983.92 = 14,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,986.08x = 71,983.92 × 14,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,986.08x = 1,058,578,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,578,251.38/47,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.11

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