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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,324.39, 70,976.55 and 17,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,324.39, 70,976.55 and 17,744.40 is: 26,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,324.39 : 70,976.55 = 17,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,324.39/70,976.55 = 17,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,324.39x = 70,976.55 × 17,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,324.39x = 1,259,436,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,436,360.36/47,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.84

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