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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,006.22, 70,515.93 and 13,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,006.22, 70,515.93 and 13,728.72 is: 20,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,006.22 : 70,515.93 = 13,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,006.22/70,515.93 = 13,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,006.22x = 70,515.93 × 13,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,006.22x = 968,093,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,093,458.51/47,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.01

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