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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,055 : 70,582.50 = 14,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,055/70,582.50 = 14,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,055x = 70,582.50 × 14,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,055x = 1,003,894,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,894,897.50/47,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.50

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