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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.94, 71,149.19 and 17,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.94, 71,149.19 and 17,849.03 is: 26,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.94 : 71,149.19 = 17,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.94/71,149.19 = 17,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.94x = 71,149.19 × 17,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.94x = 1,269,944,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,944,026.79/47,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.59

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