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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,272.61, 70,936.48 and 17,711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,272.61, 70,936.48 and 17,711.21 is: 26,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,272.61 : 70,936.48 = 17,711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,272.61/70,936.48 = 17,711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,272.61x = 70,936.48 × 17,711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,272.61x = 1,256,370,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,370,893.94/47,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.14

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