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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.34, 70,898.36 and 13,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.34, 70,898.36 and 13,977.29 is: 20,970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.34 : 70,898.36 = 13,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.34/70,898.36 = 13,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.34x = 70,898.36 × 13,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.34x = 990,966,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,966,868.36/47,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.03

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