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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,545.84, 71,279.88 and 17,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,545.84, 71,279.88 and 17,946.82 is: 26,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,545.84 : 71,279.88 = 17,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,545.84/71,279.88 = 17,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,545.84x = 71,279.88 × 17,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,545.84x = 1,279,247,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,247,175.98/47,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.55

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