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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,188.12, 70,708.72 and 17,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,188.12, 70,708.72 and 17,598 is: 26,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,188.12 : 70,708.72 = 17,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,188.12/70,708.72 = 17,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,188.12x = 70,708.72 × 17,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,188.12x = 1,244,332,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,332,054.56/47,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.60

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