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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,030.28, 70,557.57 and 17,456.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,030.28, 70,557.57 and 17,456.55 is: 26,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,030.28 : 70,557.57 = 17,456.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,030.28/70,557.57 = 17,456.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,030.28x = 70,557.57 × 17,456.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,030.28x = 1,231,691,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,691,748.58/47,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.33

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