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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,499.80, 71,266.22 and 17,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,499.80, 71,266.22 and 17,926.16 is: 26,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,499.80 : 71,266.22 = 17,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,499.80/71,266.22 = 17,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,499.80x = 71,266.22 × 17,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,499.80x = 1,277,529,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,529,662.32/47,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,895.47

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