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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,344.46, 70,994.82 and 17,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,344.46, 70,994.82 and 17,741.12 is: 26,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,344.46 : 70,994.82 = 17,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,344.46/70,994.82 = 17,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,344.46x = 70,994.82 × 17,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,344.46x = 1,259,527,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,527,621.00/47,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.48

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