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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,059.85, 70,571.39 and 17,066.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,059.85, 70,571.39 and 17,066.97 is: 25,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,059.85 : 70,571.39 = 17,066.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,059.85/70,571.39 = 17,066.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,059.85x = 70,571.39 × 17,066.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,059.85x = 1,204,439,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,439,710.65/47,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.79

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