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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,250.55, 70,888.62 and 17,671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,250.55, 70,888.62 and 17,671.39 is: 26,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,250.55 : 70,888.62 = 17,671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,250.55/70,888.62 = 17,671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,250.55x = 70,888.62 × 17,671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,250.55x = 1,252,700,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,700,450.58/47,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.87

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