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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.23, 70,975.25 and 17,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.23, 70,975.25 and 17,727.32 is: 26,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.23 : 70,975.25 = 17,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.23/70,975.25 = 17,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.23x = 70,975.25 × 17,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.23x = 1,258,201,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,201,190.59/47,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.26

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