Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,055, 70,582.50 and 14,223
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,055, 70,582.50 and 14,223 is: 21,334.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,055 : 70,582.50 = 14,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,055/70,582.50 = 14,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,055x = 70,582.50 × 14,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,055x = 1,003,894,897.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,894,897.50/47,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,334.50
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