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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,273.09, 70,921.94 and 17,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,273.09, 70,921.94 and 17,693.21 is: 26,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,273.09 : 70,921.94 = 17,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,273.09/70,921.94 = 17,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,273.09x = 70,921.94 × 17,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,273.09x = 1,254,836,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,836,689.56/47,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.42

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