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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,349.32, 71,035.10 and 14,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,349.32, 71,035.10 and 14,069.64 is: 21,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,349.32 : 71,035.10 = 14,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,349.32/71,035.10 = 14,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,349.32x = 71,035.10 × 14,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,349.32x = 999,438,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,438,284.36/47,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.76

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