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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,188.95, 70,795.67 and 17,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,188.95, 70,795.67 and 17,607 is: 26,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,188.95 : 70,795.67 = 17,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,188.95/70,795.67 = 17,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,188.95x = 70,795.67 × 17,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,188.95x = 1,246,499,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,499,273.66/47,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.07

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