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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,998.28, 71,994.72 and 14,718.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,998.28, 71,994.72 and 14,718.25 is: 22,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,998.28 : 71,994.72 = 14,718.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,998.28/71,994.72 = 14,718.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,998.28x = 71,994.72 × 14,718.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,998.28x = 1,059,636,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,636,287.64/47,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.55

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