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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,221.05, 70,768.98 and 17,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,221.05, 70,768.98 and 17,609.07 is: 26,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,221.05 : 70,768.98 = 17,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,221.05/70,768.98 = 17,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,221.05x = 70,768.98 × 17,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,221.05x = 1,246,175,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,175,922.65/47,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.26

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