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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.28, 70,858.62 and 17,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.28, 70,858.62 and 17,267.46 is: 25,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.28 : 70,858.62 = 17,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.28/70,858.62 = 17,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.28x = 70,858.62 × 17,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.28x = 1,223,548,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,548,386.51/47,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.86

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