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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,360.62, 71,022.33 and 17,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,360.62, 71,022.33 and 17,762.32 is: 26,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,360.62 : 71,022.33 = 17,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,360.62/71,022.33 = 17,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,360.62x = 71,022.33 × 17,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,360.62x = 1,261,521,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,521,352.61/47,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.50

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