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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,467.36, 71,211.08 and 17,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,467.36, 71,211.08 and 17,884.56 is: 26,830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,467.36 : 71,211.08 = 17,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,467.36/71,211.08 = 17,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,467.36x = 71,211.08 × 17,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,467.36x = 1,273,578,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,578,832.92/47,467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.62

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