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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,468.69, 71,161.13 and 17,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,468.69, 71,161.13 and 17,907.29 is: 26,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,468.69 : 71,161.13 = 17,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,468.69/71,161.13 = 17,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,468.69x = 71,161.13 × 17,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,468.69x = 1,274,302,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,302,791.94/47,468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.12

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