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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,274.54, 70,925.72 and 13,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,274.54, 70,925.72 and 13,995.50 is: 20,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,274.54 : 70,925.72 = 13,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,274.54/70,925.72 = 13,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,274.54x = 70,925.72 × 13,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,274.54x = 992,640,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,640,489.65/47,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.36

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