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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,222.16, 70,825.02 and 17,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,222.16, 70,825.02 and 17,640.24 is: 26,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,222.16 : 70,825.02 = 17,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,222.16/70,825.02 = 17,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,222.16x = 70,825.02 × 17,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,222.16x = 1,249,370,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,370,350.80/47,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.29

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