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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,306.27, 70,950.49 and 17,717.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,306.27, 70,950.49 and 17,717.78 is: 26,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,306.27 : 70,950.49 = 17,717.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,306.27/70,950.49 = 17,717.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,306.27x = 70,950.49 × 17,717.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,306.27x = 1,257,085,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,085,172.71/47,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.33

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