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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,548.76, 71,320.98 and 17,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,548.76, 71,320.98 and 17,964.32 is: 26,945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,548.76 : 71,320.98 = 17,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,548.76/71,320.98 = 17,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,548.76x = 71,320.98 × 17,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,548.76x = 1,281,232,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,232,907.43/47,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.66

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