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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,303.58, 70,916.88 and 17,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,303.58, 70,916.88 and 17,704.82 is: 26,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,303.58 : 70,916.88 = 17,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,303.58/70,916.88 = 17,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,303.58x = 70,916.88 × 17,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,303.58x = 1,255,570,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,570,595.36/47,303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.82

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