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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,333.60, 70,975.60 and 14,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,333.60, 70,975.60 and 14,049.12 is: 21,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,333.60 : 70,975.60 = 14,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,333.60/70,975.60 = 14,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,333.60x = 70,975.60 × 14,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,333.60x = 997,144,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,144,721.47/47,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.32

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