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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,507.48, 71,273.51 and 17,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,507.48, 71,273.51 and 17,925.56 is: 26,892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,507.48 : 71,273.51 = 17,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,507.48/71,273.51 = 17,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,507.48x = 71,273.51 × 17,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,507.48x = 1,277,617,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,617,133.92/47,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.97

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