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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,327.78, 70,970.93 and 17,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,327.78, 70,970.93 and 17,724.84 is: 26,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,327.78 : 70,970.93 = 17,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,327.78/70,970.93 = 17,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,327.78x = 70,970.93 × 17,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,327.78x = 1,257,948,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,948,589.52/47,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.50

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