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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,425.02, 71,082.80 and 17,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,425.02, 71,082.80 and 17,823.94 is: 26,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,425.02 : 71,082.80 = 17,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,425.02/71,082.80 = 17,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,425.02x = 71,082.80 × 17,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,425.02x = 1,266,975,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,975,562.23/47,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.34

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