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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,003.59, 70,511.99 and 13,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,003.59, 70,511.99 and 13,726.09 is: 20,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,003.59 : 70,511.99 = 13,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,003.59/70,511.99 = 13,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,003.59x = 70,511.99 × 13,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,003.59x = 967,853,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,853,940.33/47,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.06

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