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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,505.97, 71,271.25 and 17,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,505.97, 71,271.25 and 17,924.06 is: 26,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,505.97 : 71,271.25 = 17,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,505.97/71,271.25 = 17,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,505.97x = 71,271.25 × 17,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,505.97x = 1,277,470,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,470,220.22/47,505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.73

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