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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,541.84, 71,273.88 and 17,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,541.84, 71,273.88 and 17,942.82 is: 26,899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,541.84 : 71,273.88 = 17,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,541.84/71,273.88 = 17,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,541.84x = 71,273.88 × 17,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,541.84x = 1,278,854,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,854,399.54/47,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,899.56

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