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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,191.12, 70,713.22 and 17,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,191.12, 70,713.22 and 17,601 is: 26,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,191.12 : 70,713.22 = 17,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,191.12/70,713.22 = 17,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,191.12x = 70,713.22 × 17,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,191.12x = 1,244,623,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,623,385.22/47,191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.10

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