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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,060.73, 70,619.14 and 17,077.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,060.73, 70,619.14 and 17,077.30 is: 25,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,060.73 : 70,619.14 = 17,077.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,060.73/70,619.14 = 17,077.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,060.73x = 70,619.14 × 17,077.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,060.73x = 1,205,984,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,984,433.52/47,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.13

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