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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,281.76, 70,924.44 and 17,696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,281.76, 70,924.44 and 17,696.48 is: 26,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,281.76 : 70,924.44 = 17,696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,281.76/70,924.44 = 17,696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,281.76x = 70,924.44 × 17,696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,281.76x = 1,255,112,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,112,933.97/47,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.39

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