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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.41, 70,899.40 and 13,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.41, 70,899.40 and 13,986.68 is: 20,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.41 : 70,899.40 = 13,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.41/70,899.40 = 13,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.41x = 70,899.40 × 13,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.41x = 991,647,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,647,219.99/47,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.96

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