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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.34, 70,895.35 and 13,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.34, 70,895.35 and 13,975.28 is: 20,967.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.34 : 70,895.35 = 13,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.34/70,895.35 = 13,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.34x = 70,895.35 × 13,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.34x = 990,782,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,782,694.58/47,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.02

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