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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,495.68, 71,227.92 and 17,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,495.68, 71,227.92 and 17,503 is: 26,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,495.68 : 71,227.92 = 17,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,495.68/71,227.92 = 17,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,495.68x = 71,227.92 × 17,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,495.68x = 1,246,702,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,702,283.76/47,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.75

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