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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,423.65, 71,114.67 and 17,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,423.65, 71,114.67 and 17,820.70 is: 26,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,423.65 : 71,114.67 = 17,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,423.65/71,114.67 = 17,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,423.65x = 71,114.67 × 17,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,423.65x = 1,267,313,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,313,199.67/47,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.23

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