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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,346.51, 71,016.99 and 17,761.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,346.51, 71,016.99 and 17,761.87 is: 26,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,346.51 : 71,016.99 = 17,761.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,346.51/71,016.99 = 17,761.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,346.51x = 71,016.99 × 17,761.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,346.51x = 1,261,394,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,394,566.34/47,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.76

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