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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,264.74, 70,888.82 and 17,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,264.74, 70,888.82 and 17,676.45 is: 26,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,264.74 : 70,888.82 = 17,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,264.74/70,888.82 = 17,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,264.74x = 70,888.82 × 17,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,264.74x = 1,253,062,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,062,682.29/47,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.57

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