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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.52, 70,977.98 and 14,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.52, 70,977.98 and 14,030.39 is: 21,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.52 : 70,977.98 = 14,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.52/70,977.98 = 14,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.52x = 70,977.98 × 14,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.52x = 995,848,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,848,368.38/47,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.64

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