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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,989.20, 71,983.80 and 14,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,989.20, 71,983.80 and 14,714.40 is: 22,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,989.20 : 71,983.80 = 14,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,989.20/71,983.80 = 14,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,989.20x = 71,983.80 × 14,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,989.20x = 1,059,198,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,198,426.72/47,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.60

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