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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,175.93, 70,761.57 and 17,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,175.93, 70,761.57 and 17,591.45 is: 26,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,175.93 : 70,761.57 = 17,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,175.93/70,761.57 = 17,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,175.93x = 70,761.57 × 17,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,175.93x = 1,244,798,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,798,620.58/47,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,386.31

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