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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.90, 71,266.77 and 17,930.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.90, 71,266.77 and 17,930.02 is: 26,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.90 : 71,266.77 = 17,930.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.90/71,266.77 = 17,930.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.90x = 71,266.77 × 17,930.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.90x = 1,277,814,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,814,611.44/47,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,894.06

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