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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,351.59, 71,008.83 and 17,753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,351.59, 71,008.83 and 17,753.29 is: 26,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,351.59 : 71,008.83 = 17,753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,351.59/71,008.83 = 17,753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,351.59x = 71,008.83 × 17,753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,351.59x = 1,260,640,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,640,351.55/47,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,622.98

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