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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,477.82, 71,233.17 and 17,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,477.82, 71,233.17 and 17,904.14 is: 26,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,477.82 : 71,233.17 = 17,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,477.82/71,233.17 = 17,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,477.82x = 71,233.17 × 17,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,477.82x = 1,275,368,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,368,648.32/47,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.41

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