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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,078.22, 70,617.33 and 17,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,078.22, 70,617.33 and 17,503.50 is: 26,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,078.22 : 70,617.33 = 17,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,078.22/70,617.33 = 17,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,078.22x = 70,617.33 × 17,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,078.22x = 1,236,050,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,050,435.66/47,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.25

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