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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,011.93, 70,522.38 and 13,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,011.93, 70,522.38 and 13,732.27 is: 20,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,011.93 : 70,522.38 = 13,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,011.93/70,522.38 = 13,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,011.93x = 70,522.38 × 13,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,011.93x = 968,432,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,432,186.90/47,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.71

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