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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,330.21, 70,974.60 and 17,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,330.21, 70,974.60 and 17,727.29 is: 26,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,330.21 : 70,974.60 = 17,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,330.21/70,974.60 = 17,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,330.21x = 70,974.60 × 17,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,330.21x = 1,258,187,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,187,316.83/47,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,583.18

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