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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,349.83, 71,006.22 and 17,751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,349.83, 71,006.22 and 17,751.53 is: 26,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,349.83 : 71,006.22 = 17,751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,349.83/71,006.22 = 17,751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,349.83x = 71,006.22 × 17,751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,349.83x = 1,260,469,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,469,222.03/47,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.35

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