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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,508.54, 71,273.90 and 13,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,508.54, 71,273.90 and 13,775.27 is: 20,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,508.54 : 71,273.90 = 13,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,508.54/71,273.90 = 13,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,508.54x = 71,273.90 × 13,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,508.54x = 981,816,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,816,860.08/47,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.11

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