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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.03, 70,873.99 and 13,981.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.03, 70,873.99 and 13,981.51 is: 20,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.03 : 70,873.99 = 13,981.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.03/70,873.99 = 13,981.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.03x = 70,873.99 × 13,981.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.03x = 990,925,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,925,453.56/47,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.85

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