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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,348.72, 71,017.84 and 16,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,348.72, 71,017.84 and 16,952.64 is: 25,427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,348.72 : 71,017.84 = 16,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,348.72/71,017.84 = 16,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,348.72x = 71,017.84 × 16,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,348.72x = 1,203,939,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,939,875.10/47,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.08

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