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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.82, 71,007.77 and 17,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.82, 71,007.77 and 17,752.52 is: 26,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.82 : 71,007.77 = 17,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.82/71,007.77 = 17,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.82x = 71,007.77 × 17,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.82x = 1,260,566,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,566,413.28/47,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.85

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