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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,357.04, 71,027.64 and 17,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,357.04, 71,027.64 and 17,365.08 is: 26,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,357.04 : 71,027.64 = 17,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,357.04/71,027.64 = 17,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,357.04x = 71,027.64 × 17,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,357.04x = 1,233,400,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,400,650.81/47,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.72

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