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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,246.58, 70,848.63 and 13,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,246.58, 70,848.63 and 13,955.04 is: 20,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,246.58 : 70,848.63 = 13,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,246.58/70,848.63 = 13,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,246.58x = 70,848.63 × 13,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,246.58x = 988,695,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,695,465.60/47,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.29

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