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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,298.62, 70,961.63 and 14,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,298.62, 70,961.63 and 14,019.32 is: 21,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,298.62 : 70,961.63 = 14,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,298.62/70,961.63 = 14,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,298.62x = 70,961.63 × 14,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,298.62x = 994,833,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,833,373.79/47,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.03

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