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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,027.28, 70,553.07 and 17,453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,027.28, 70,553.07 and 17,453.55 is: 26,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,027.28 : 70,553.07 = 17,453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,027.28/70,553.07 = 17,453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,027.28x = 70,553.07 × 17,453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,027.28x = 1,231,401,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,401,534.90/47,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.83

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