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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.67, 70,940.49 and 17,704.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.67, 70,940.49 and 17,704.85 is: 26,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.67 : 70,940.49 = 17,704.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.67/70,940.49 = 17,704.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.67x = 70,940.49 × 17,704.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.67x = 1,255,990,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,990,645.85/47,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.83

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