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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.82, 70,910.28 and 17,284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.82, 70,910.28 and 17,284.58 is: 25,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.82 : 70,910.28 = 17,284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.82/70,910.28 = 17,284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.82x = 70,910.28 × 17,284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.82x = 1,225,654,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,654,407.48/47,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.45

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