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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,353.59, 71,011.83 and 17,755.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,353.59, 71,011.83 and 17,755.29 is: 26,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,353.59 : 71,011.83 = 17,755.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,353.59/71,011.83 = 17,755.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,353.59x = 71,011.83 × 17,755.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,353.59x = 1,260,835,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,835,635.08/47,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.98

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