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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,244.06, 70,902.54 and 17,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,244.06, 70,902.54 and 17,690.40 is: 26,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,244.06 : 70,902.54 = 17,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,244.06/70,902.54 = 17,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,244.06x = 70,902.54 × 17,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,244.06x = 1,254,294,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,294,293.62/47,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.25

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