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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,183.49, 70,775.10 and 13,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,183.49, 70,775.10 and 13,903.52 is: 20,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,183.49 : 70,775.10 = 13,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,183.49/70,775.10 = 13,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,183.49x = 70,775.10 × 13,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,183.49x = 984,022,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,022,664.48/47,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.23

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