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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,162.67, 70,753.94 and 13,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,162.67, 70,753.94 and 13,879.94 is: 20,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,162.67 : 70,753.94 = 13,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,162.67/70,753.94 = 13,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,162.67x = 70,753.94 × 13,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,162.67x = 982,060,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,060,018.79/47,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.82

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