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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,270.34, 70,917.81 and 17,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,270.34, 70,917.81 and 17,690.46 is: 26,540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,270.34 : 70,917.81 = 17,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,270.34/70,917.81 = 17,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,270.34x = 70,917.81 × 17,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,270.34x = 1,254,568,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,568,681.09/47,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.29

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