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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544.76, 71,317.94 and 17,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,544.76, 71,317.94 and 17,976.60 is: 26,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,544.76 : 71,317.94 = 17,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,544.76/71,317.94 = 17,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,544.76x = 71,317.94 × 17,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,544.76x = 1,282,054,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,054,080.20/47,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.20

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