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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.64, 70,909.25 and 17,684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.64, 70,909.25 and 17,684.77 is: 26,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.64 : 70,909.25 = 17,684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.64/70,909.25 = 17,684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.64x = 70,909.25 × 17,684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.64x = 1,254,013,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,013,777.12/47,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,531.75

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