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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.62, 71,195.01 and 17,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.62, 71,195.01 and 17,914.27 is: 26,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.62 : 71,195.01 = 17,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.62/71,195.01 = 17,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.62x = 71,195.01 × 17,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.62x = 1,275,406,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,406,631.79/47,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.53

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