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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,006.13, 70,501.62 and 13,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,006.13, 70,501.62 and 13,718.37 is: 20,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,006.13 : 70,501.62 = 13,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,006.13/70,501.62 = 13,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,006.13x = 70,501.62 × 13,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,006.13x = 967,167,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,167,308.76/47,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.34

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