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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,327.09, 70,996.98 and 14,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,327.09, 70,996.98 and 14,047.57 is: 21,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,327.09 : 70,996.98 = 14,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,327.09/70,996.98 = 14,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,327.09x = 70,996.98 × 14,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,327.09x = 997,335,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,335,046.34/47,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.24

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