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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.08, 70,910.44 and 13,532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.08, 70,910.44 and 13,532.57 is: 20,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.08 : 70,910.44 = 13,532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.08/70,910.44 = 13,532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.08x = 70,910.44 × 13,532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.08x = 959,600,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,600,370.56/47,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.09

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