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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,414.97, 71,132.82 and 17,832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,414.97, 71,132.82 and 17,832.78 is: 26,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,414.97 : 71,132.82 = 17,832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,414.97/71,132.82 = 17,832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,414.97x = 71,132.82 × 17,832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,414.97x = 1,268,495,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,495,929.84/47,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,753.07

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