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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,349.69, 71,006.08 and 17,751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,349.69, 71,006.08 and 17,751.38 is: 26,620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,349.69 : 71,006.08 = 17,751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,349.69/71,006.08 = 17,751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,349.69x = 71,006.08 × 17,751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,349.69x = 1,260,455,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,455,908.39/47,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.15

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