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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,444.41, 71,111.82 and 17,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,444.41, 71,111.82 and 17,843.35 is: 26,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,444.41 : 71,111.82 = 17,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,444.41/71,111.82 = 17,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,444.41x = 71,111.82 × 17,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,444.41x = 1,268,873,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,873,093.40/47,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.42

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