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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.07, 70,947.66 and 17,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.07, 70,947.66 and 17,704.22 is: 26,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.07 : 70,947.66 = 17,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.07/70,947.66 = 17,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.07x = 70,947.66 × 17,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.07x = 1,256,072,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,072,981.13/47,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,564.40

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