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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,551.60, 71,266.34 and 17,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,551.60, 71,266.34 and 17,934.15 is: 26,878.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,551.60 : 71,266.34 = 17,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,551.60/71,266.34 = 17,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,551.60x = 71,266.34 × 17,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,551.60x = 1,278,101,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,101,276.35/47,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,878.20

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