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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,223.65, 70,827.28 and 17,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,223.65, 70,827.28 and 17,641.76 is: 26,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,223.65 : 70,827.28 = 17,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,223.65/70,827.28 = 17,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,223.65x = 70,827.28 × 17,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,223.65x = 1,249,517,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,517,476.97/47,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.57

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