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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.79, 70,949.56 and 14,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.79, 70,949.56 and 14,015.46 is: 21,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.79 : 70,949.56 = 14,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.79/70,949.56 = 14,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.79x = 70,949.56 × 14,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.79x = 994,390,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,390,720.20/47,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.27

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