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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,007.41, 70,466.15 and 17,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,007.41, 70,466.15 and 17,417.30 is: 26,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,007.41 : 70,466.15 = 17,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,007.41/70,466.15 = 17,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,007.41x = 70,466.15 × 17,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,007.41x = 1,227,329,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,329,765.61/47,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.29

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