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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,015.69, 70,524.90 and 13,732.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,015.69, 70,524.90 and 13,732.29 is: 20,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,015.69 : 70,524.90 = 13,732.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,015.69/70,524.90 = 13,732.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,015.69x = 70,524.90 × 13,732.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,015.69x = 968,468,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,468,379.02/47,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.84

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