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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.40, 71,266.02 and 17,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.40, 71,266.02 and 17,929.52 is: 26,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.40 : 71,266.02 = 17,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.40/71,266.02 = 17,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.40x = 71,266.02 × 17,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.40x = 1,277,765,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,765,530.91/47,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.31

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