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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,250.62, 70,903.83 and 17,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,250.62, 70,903.83 and 17,262.19 is: 25,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,250.62 : 70,903.83 = 17,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,250.62/70,903.83 = 17,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,250.62x = 70,903.83 × 17,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,250.62x = 1,223,955,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,955,290.58/47,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.48

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