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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,291.54, 70,947.68 and 14,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,291.54, 70,947.68 and 14,014.20 is: 21,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,291.54 : 70,947.68 = 14,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,291.54/70,947.68 = 14,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,291.54x = 70,947.68 × 14,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,291.54x = 994,275,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,275,251.87/47,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.38

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