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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,258.16, 70,901.08 and 13,979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,258.16, 70,901.08 and 13,979.11 is: 20,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,258.16 : 70,901.08 = 13,979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,258.16/70,901.08 = 13,979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,258.16x = 70,901.08 × 13,979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,258.16x = 991,133,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,133,917.18/47,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.76

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