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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,004.59, 70,513.49 and 13,727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,004.59, 70,513.49 and 13,727.09 is: 20,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,004.59 : 70,513.49 = 13,727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,004.59/70,513.49 = 13,727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,004.59x = 70,513.49 × 13,727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,004.59x = 967,945,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,945,023.44/47,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.56

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