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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,511.72, 71,275.68 and 17,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,511.72, 71,275.68 and 17,933.76 is: 26,903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,511.72 : 71,275.68 = 17,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,511.72/71,275.68 = 17,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,511.72x = 71,275.68 × 17,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,511.72x = 1,278,240,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,240,938.96/47,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.70

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