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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,187.04, 70,731.20 and 17,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,187.04, 70,731.20 and 17,592 is: 26,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,187.04 : 70,731.20 = 17,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,187.04/70,731.20 = 17,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,187.04x = 70,731.20 × 17,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,187.04x = 1,244,303,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,303,270.40/47,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.60

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