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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,540.40, 71,291.46 and 17,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,540.40, 71,291.46 and 17,942.14 is: 26,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,540.40 : 71,291.46 = 17,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,540.40/71,291.46 = 17,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,540.40x = 71,291.46 × 17,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,540.40x = 1,279,121,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,121,356.12/47,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.99

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