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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,192.12, 70,714.72 and 17,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,192.12, 70,714.72 and 17,602 is: 26,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,192.12 : 70,714.72 = 17,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,192.12/70,714.72 = 17,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,192.12x = 70,714.72 × 17,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,192.12x = 1,244,720,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,720,501.44/47,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.60

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