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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,060.91, 70,572.92 and 17,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,060.91, 70,572.92 and 17,068.01 is: 25,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,060.91 : 70,572.92 = 17,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,060.91/70,572.92 = 17,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,060.91x = 70,572.92 × 17,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,060.91x = 1,204,538,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,538,866.08/47,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.32

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