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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,393.79, 71,079.75 and 17,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,393.79, 71,079.75 and 17,814.62 is: 26,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,393.79 : 71,079.75 = 17,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,393.79/71,079.75 = 17,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,393.79x = 71,079.75 × 17,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,393.79x = 1,266,258,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,258,735.95/47,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.82

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