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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.57, 71,007.39 and 17,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.57, 71,007.39 and 17,752.25 is: 26,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.57 : 71,007.39 = 17,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.57/71,007.39 = 17,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.57x = 71,007.39 × 17,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.57x = 1,260,540,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,540,939.13/47,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.45

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