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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.10, 71,050.56 and 13,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.10, 71,050.56 and 13,625.18 is: 20,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.10 : 71,050.56 = 13,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.10/71,050.56 = 13,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.10x = 71,050.56 × 13,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.10x = 968,076,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,076,669.10/47,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.20

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