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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.01, 70,929.83 and 17,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.01, 70,929.83 and 17,687.08 is: 26,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.01 : 70,929.83 = 17,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.01/70,929.83 = 17,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.01x = 70,929.83 × 17,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.01x = 1,254,541,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,541,577.60/47,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.22

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