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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,525.22, 71,303.91 and 17,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,525.22, 71,303.91 and 17,951.58 is: 26,933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,525.22 : 71,303.91 = 17,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,525.22/71,303.91 = 17,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,525.22x = 71,303.91 × 17,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,525.22x = 1,280,017,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,017,844.68/47,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,933.44

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