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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,245.68, 70,868.44 and 13,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,245.68, 70,868.44 and 13,966.16 is: 20,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,245.68 : 70,868.44 = 13,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,245.68/70,868.44 = 13,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,245.68x = 70,868.44 × 13,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,245.68x = 989,759,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,759,971.99/47,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.22

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