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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,312.83, 70,966.46 and 17,728.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,312.83, 70,966.46 and 17,728.19 is: 26,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,312.83 : 70,966.46 = 17,728.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,312.83/70,966.46 = 17,728.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,312.83x = 70,966.46 × 17,728.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,312.83x = 1,258,106,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,106,443.03/47,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.23

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