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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,306.66, 70,966.35 and 14,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,306.66, 70,966.35 and 14,027.19 is: 21,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,306.66 : 70,966.35 = 14,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,306.66/70,966.35 = 14,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,306.66x = 70,966.35 × 14,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,306.66x = 995,458,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,458,475.06/47,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.67

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