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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,251.06, 70,889.38 and 17,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,251.06, 70,889.38 and 17,671.88 is: 26,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,251.06 : 70,889.38 = 17,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,251.06/70,889.38 = 17,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,251.06x = 70,889.38 × 17,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,251.06x = 1,252,748,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,748,749.68/47,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.61

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