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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.08, 70,977.41 and 17,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.08, 70,977.41 and 17,729.16 is: 26,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.08 : 70,977.41 = 17,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.08/70,977.41 = 17,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.08x = 70,977.41 × 17,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.08x = 1,258,369,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,369,769.63/47,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.98

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