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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.56, 70,875.06 and 17,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.56, 70,875.06 and 17,689.14 is: 26,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.56 : 70,875.06 = 17,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.56/70,875.06 = 17,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.56x = 70,875.06 × 17,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.56x = 1,253,718,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,718,858.85/47,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,519.39

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