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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,346.46, 70,997.82 and 17,743.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,346.46, 70,997.82 and 17,743.12 is: 26,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,346.46 : 70,997.82 = 17,743.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,346.46/70,997.82 = 17,743.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,346.46x = 70,997.82 × 17,743.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,346.46x = 1,259,722,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,722,840.00/47,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.48

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