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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,266.88, 70,912.46 and 17,685.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,266.88, 70,912.46 and 17,685.07 is: 26,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,266.88 : 70,912.46 = 17,685.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,266.88/70,912.46 = 17,685.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,266.88x = 70,912.46 × 17,685.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,266.88x = 1,254,091,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,091,685.90/47,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,532.15

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