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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.62, 70,970.03 and 17,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.62, 70,970.03 and 17,333 is: 26,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.62 : 70,970.03 = 17,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.62/70,970.03 = 17,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.62x = 70,970.03 × 17,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.62x = 1,230,123,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,123,529.99/47,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.00

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