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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,514.87, 71,279.61 and 17,932.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,514.87, 71,279.61 and 17,932.05 is: 26,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,514.87 : 71,279.61 = 17,932.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,514.87/71,279.61 = 17,932.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,514.87x = 71,279.61 × 17,932.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,514.87x = 1,278,189,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,189,530.50/47,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.83

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