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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.28, 71,138.25 and 17,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.28, 71,138.25 and 17,841.24 is: 26,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.28 : 71,138.25 = 17,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.28/71,138.25 = 17,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.28x = 71,138.25 × 17,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.28x = 1,269,194,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,194,391.35/47,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,759.16

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