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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,151.55, 70,725.19 and 13,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,151.55, 70,725.19 and 13,872.70 is: 20,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,151.55 : 70,725.19 = 13,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,151.55/70,725.19 = 13,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,151.55x = 70,725.19 × 13,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,151.55x = 981,149,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,149,343.31/47,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.42

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