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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,188.04, 70,732.70 and 17,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,188.04, 70,732.70 and 17,593 is: 26,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,188.04 : 70,732.70 = 17,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,188.04/70,732.70 = 17,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,188.04x = 70,732.70 × 17,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,188.04x = 1,244,400,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,400,391.10/47,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.10

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