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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.93, 70,952.79 and 14,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.93, 70,952.79 and 14,022.23 is: 21,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.93 : 70,952.79 = 14,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.93/70,952.79 = 14,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.93x = 70,952.79 × 14,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.93x = 994,916,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,916,340.52/47,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.76

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