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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,269.86, 70,932.35 and 17,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,269.86, 70,932.35 and 17,708.46 is: 26,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,269.86 : 70,932.35 = 17,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,269.86/70,932.35 = 17,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,269.86x = 70,932.35 × 17,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,269.86x = 1,256,102,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,102,682.68/47,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.01

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