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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,267.72, 70,902.94 and 17,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,267.72, 70,902.94 and 17,679.88 is: 26,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,267.72 : 70,902.94 = 17,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,267.72/70,902.94 = 17,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,267.72x = 70,902.94 × 17,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,267.72x = 1,253,555,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,555,470.85/47,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.33

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