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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,041.92, 70,565.76 and 17,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,041.92, 70,565.76 and 17,062.72 is: 25,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,041.92 : 70,565.76 = 17,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,041.92/70,565.76 = 17,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,041.92x = 70,565.76 × 17,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,041.92x = 1,204,043,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,043,804.47/47,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.12

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