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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,212.63, 70,819.11 and 17,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,212.63, 70,819.11 and 17,630.14 is: 26,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,212.63 : 70,819.11 = 17,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,212.63/70,819.11 = 17,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,212.63x = 70,819.11 × 17,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,212.63x = 1,248,550,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,550,823.98/47,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.27

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