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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,369.34, 71,033.73 and 17,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,369.34, 71,033.73 and 17,766.66 is: 26,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,369.34 : 71,033.73 = 17,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,369.34/71,033.73 = 17,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,369.34x = 71,033.73 × 17,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,369.34x = 1,262,032,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,032,129.44/47,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.38

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