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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,546.84, 71,281.38 and 17,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,546.84, 71,281.38 and 17,947.84 is: 26,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,546.84 : 71,281.38 = 17,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,546.84/71,281.38 = 17,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,546.84x = 71,281.38 × 17,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,546.84x = 1,279,346,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,346,803.22/47,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.08

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