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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.54, 70,924.05 and 13,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.54, 70,924.05 and 13,994.46 is: 20,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.54 : 70,924.05 = 13,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.54/70,924.05 = 13,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.54x = 70,924.05 × 13,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.54x = 992,543,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,543,780.76/47,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.76

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