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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,340.94, 71,011.96 and 14,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,340.94, 71,011.96 and 14,060.20 is: 21,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,340.94 : 71,011.96 = 14,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,340.94/71,011.96 = 14,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,340.94x = 71,011.96 × 14,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,340.94x = 998,442,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,442,359.99/47,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.46

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