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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,469.98, 71,204.96 and 17,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,469.98, 71,204.96 and 17,894.44 is: 26,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,469.98 : 71,204.96 = 17,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,469.98/71,204.96 = 17,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,469.98x = 71,204.96 × 17,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,469.98x = 1,274,172,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,172,884.42/47,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,841.66

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