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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,511.62, 71,193.51 and 17,913.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,511.62, 71,193.51 and 17,913.27 is: 26,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,511.62 : 71,193.51 = 17,913.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,511.62/71,193.51 = 17,913.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,511.62x = 71,193.51 × 17,913.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,511.62x = 1,275,308,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,308,566.88/47,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,842.04

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