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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,182.59, 70,749.38 and 13,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,182.59, 70,749.38 and 13,898.27 is: 20,840.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,182.59 : 70,749.38 = 13,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,182.59/70,749.38 = 13,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,182.59x = 70,749.38 × 13,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,182.59x = 983,293,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,293,562.33/47,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.18

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