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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,033, 70,549.50 and 14,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,033, 70,549.50 and 14,201 is: 21,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,033 : 70,549.50 = 14,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,033/70,549.50 = 14,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,033x = 70,549.50 × 14,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,033x = 1,001,873,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,873,449.50/47,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.50

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