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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,496.80, 71,261.72 and 17,923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,496.80, 71,261.72 and 17,923.16 is: 26,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,496.80 : 71,261.72 = 17,923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,496.80/71,261.72 = 17,923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,496.80x = 71,261.72 × 17,923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,496.80x = 1,277,235,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,235,209.44/47,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.97

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