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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,554.84, 71,293.34 and 17,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,554.84, 71,293.34 and 17,955.88 is: 26,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,554.84 : 71,293.34 = 17,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,554.84/71,293.34 = 17,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,554.84x = 71,293.34 × 17,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,554.84x = 1,280,134,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,134,657.84/47,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,919.12

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