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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,343.83, 71,040.58 and 17,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,343.83, 71,040.58 and 17,782.07 is: 26,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,343.83 : 71,040.58 = 17,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,343.83/71,040.58 = 17,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,343.83x = 71,040.58 × 17,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,343.83x = 1,263,248,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,248,166.74/47,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.43

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