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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,282.40, 70,924.68 and 17,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,282.40, 70,924.68 and 17,694.72 is: 26,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,282.40 : 70,924.68 = 17,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,282.40/70,924.68 = 17,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,282.40x = 70,924.68 × 17,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,282.40x = 1,254,992,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,992,353.69/47,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.48

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