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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,545.39, 71,318.90 and 17,977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,545.39, 71,318.90 and 17,977.15 is: 26,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,545.39 : 71,318.90 = 17,977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,545.39/71,318.90 = 17,977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,545.39x = 71,318.90 × 17,977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,545.39x = 1,282,110,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,110,563.14/47,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.03

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