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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,021.78, 70,544.82 and 17,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,021.78, 70,544.82 and 17,448.06 is: 26,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,021.78 : 70,544.82 = 17,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,021.78/70,544.82 = 17,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,021.78x = 70,544.82 × 17,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,021.78x = 1,230,870,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,870,252.05/47,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.60

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