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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,343.34, 71,009.76 and 16,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,343.34, 71,009.76 and 16,947.27 is: 25,419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,343.34 : 71,009.76 = 16,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,343.34/71,009.76 = 16,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,343.34x = 71,009.76 × 16,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,343.34x = 1,203,421,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,421,617.72/47,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.03

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