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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,099.61, 70,676.96 and 17,538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,099.61, 70,676.96 and 17,538.39 is: 26,317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,099.61 : 70,676.96 = 17,538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,099.61/70,676.96 = 17,538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,099.61x = 70,676.96 × 17,538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,099.61x = 1,239,560,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,560,000.80/47,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.84

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