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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,507.97, 71,274.25 and 17,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,507.97, 71,274.25 and 17,926.06 is: 26,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,507.97 : 71,274.25 = 17,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,507.97/71,274.25 = 17,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,507.97x = 71,274.25 × 17,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,507.97x = 1,277,666,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,666,481.96/47,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.73

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