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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,497.80, 71,263.22 and 17,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,497.80, 71,263.22 and 17,924.16 is: 26,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,497.80 : 71,263.22 = 17,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,497.80/71,263.22 = 17,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,497.80x = 71,263.22 × 17,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,497.80x = 1,277,333,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,333,357.40/47,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.47

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