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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,525.76, 71,289.36 and 17,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,525.76, 71,289.36 and 17,957.52 is: 26,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,525.76 : 71,289.36 = 17,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,525.76/71,289.36 = 17,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,525.76x = 71,289.36 × 17,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,525.76x = 1,280,180,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,180,107.99/47,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,936.55

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