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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,340.06, 71,022.44 and 17,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,340.06, 71,022.44 and 17,758.46 is: 26,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,340.06 : 71,022.44 = 17,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,340.06/71,022.44 = 17,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,340.06x = 71,022.44 × 17,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,340.06x = 1,261,248,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,248,715.94/47,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.31

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