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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,354.46, 71,009.82 and 17,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,354.46, 71,009.82 and 17,751.12 is: 26,618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,354.46 : 71,009.82 = 17,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,354.46/71,009.82 = 17,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,354.46x = 71,009.82 × 17,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,354.46x = 1,260,503,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,503,836.00/47,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.48

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