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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.10, 70,977.35 and 14,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.10, 70,977.35 and 14,029.96 is: 21,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.10 : 70,977.35 = 14,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.10/70,977.35 = 14,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.10x = 70,977.35 × 14,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.10x = 995,809,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,809,572.91/47,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.01

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