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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,182.74, 70,773.98 and 13,902.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,182.74, 70,773.98 and 13,902.77 is: 20,854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,182.74 : 70,773.98 = 13,902.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,182.74/70,773.98 = 13,902.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,182.74x = 70,773.98 × 13,902.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,182.74x = 983,953,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,953,942.54/47,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.11

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