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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,271.61, 70,934.98 and 17,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,271.61, 70,934.98 and 17,710.21 is: 26,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,271.61 : 70,934.98 = 17,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,271.61/70,934.98 = 17,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,271.61x = 70,934.98 × 17,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,271.61x = 1,256,273,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,273,392.15/47,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.64

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