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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.08, 70,913.44 and 13,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.08, 70,913.44 and 13,534.56 is: 20,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.08 : 70,913.44 = 13,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.08/70,913.44 = 13,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.08x = 70,913.44 × 13,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.08x = 959,782,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,782,208.49/47,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.08

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