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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,276.22, 70,926.63 and 17,696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,276.22, 70,926.63 and 17,696.34 is: 26,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,276.22 : 70,926.63 = 17,696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,276.22/70,926.63 = 17,696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,276.22x = 70,926.63 × 17,696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,276.22x = 1,255,141,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,141,316.42/47,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.11

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