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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,220, 70,830.32 and 14,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,220, 70,830.32 and 14,388 is: 21,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,220 : 70,830.32 = 14,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,220/70,830.32 = 14,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,220x = 70,830.32 × 14,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,220x = 1,019,106,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,106,644.16/47,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.10

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