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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.84, 70,899.11 and 13,977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.84, 70,899.11 and 13,977.79 is: 20,970.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.84 : 70,899.11 = 13,977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.84/70,899.11 = 13,977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.84x = 70,899.11 × 13,977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.84x = 991,012,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,012,870.77/47,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.78

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