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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.94, 71,023.96 and 14,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.94, 71,023.96 and 14,068.20 is: 21,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.94 : 71,023.96 = 14,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.94/71,023.96 = 14,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.94x = 71,023.96 × 14,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.94x = 999,179,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,179,274.07/47,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.46

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