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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,361.12, 71,023.08 and 17,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,361.12, 71,023.08 and 17,762.82 is: 26,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,361.12 : 71,023.08 = 17,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,361.12/71,023.08 = 17,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,361.12x = 71,023.08 × 17,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,361.12x = 1,261,570,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,570,185.89/47,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.25

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