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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,211.63, 70,817.61 and 17,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,211.63, 70,817.61 and 17,629.14 is: 26,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,211.63 : 70,817.61 = 17,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,211.63/70,817.61 = 17,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,211.63x = 70,817.61 × 17,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,211.63x = 1,248,453,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,453,561.16/47,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.77

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