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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.07, 70,897.48 and 17,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.07, 70,897.48 and 17,676.26 is: 26,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.07 : 70,897.48 = 17,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.07/70,897.48 = 17,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.07x = 70,897.48 × 17,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.07x = 1,253,202,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,202,157.01/47,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.90

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