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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,252.77, 70,856.37 and 17,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,252.77, 70,856.37 and 17,265.96 is: 25,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,252.77 : 70,856.37 = 17,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,252.77/70,856.37 = 17,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,252.77x = 70,856.37 × 17,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,252.77x = 1,223,403,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,403,250.17/47,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.62

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