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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,551.14, 71,327.52 and 17,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,551.14, 71,327.52 and 17,982.90 is: 26,974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,551.14 : 71,327.52 = 17,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,551.14/71,327.52 = 17,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,551.14x = 71,327.52 × 17,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,551.14x = 1,282,675,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,675,659.41/47,551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.66

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