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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.21, 70,973.10 and 17,726.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.21, 70,973.10 and 17,726.29 is: 26,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.21 : 70,973.10 = 17,726.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.21/70,973.10 = 17,726.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.21x = 70,973.10 × 17,726.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.21x = 1,258,089,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,089,752.80/47,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.68

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