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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,309.82, 70,926.24 and 17,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,309.82, 70,926.24 and 17,711.07 is: 26,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,309.82 : 70,926.24 = 17,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,309.82/70,926.24 = 17,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,309.82x = 70,926.24 × 17,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,309.82x = 1,256,179,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,179,601.48/47,309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.20

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