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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.60, 71,020.84 and 17,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.60, 71,020.84 and 17,761.30 is: 26,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.60 : 71,020.84 = 17,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.60/71,020.84 = 17,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.60x = 71,020.84 × 17,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.60x = 1,261,422,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,422,445.49/47,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,634.99

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