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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,340.96, 71,011.14 and 17,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,340.96, 71,011.14 and 17,737.80 is: 26,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,340.96 : 71,011.14 = 17,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,340.96/71,011.14 = 17,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,340.96x = 71,011.14 × 17,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,340.96x = 1,259,581,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,581,399.09/47,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.59

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