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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,341.68, 70,993.05 and 17,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,341.68, 70,993.05 and 17,744.28 is: 26,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,341.68 : 70,993.05 = 17,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,341.68/70,993.05 = 17,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,341.68x = 70,993.05 × 17,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,341.68x = 1,259,720,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,720,557.25/47,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.12

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