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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.94, 71,026.96 and 14,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.94, 71,026.96 and 14,070.20 is: 21,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.94 : 71,026.96 = 14,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.94/71,026.96 = 14,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.94x = 71,026.96 × 14,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.94x = 999,363,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,363,532.59/47,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.46

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