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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.59, 71,007.33 and 17,752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.59, 71,007.33 and 17,752.29 is: 26,621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.59 : 71,007.33 = 17,752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.59/71,007.33 = 17,752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.59x = 71,007.33 × 17,752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.59x = 1,260,542,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,542,714.29/47,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.48

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