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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,562.14, 71,344.02 and 17,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,562.14, 71,344.02 and 17,993.90 is: 26,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,562.14 : 71,344.02 = 17,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,562.14/71,344.02 = 17,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,562.14x = 71,344.02 × 17,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,562.14x = 1,283,757,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,757,161.48/47,562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.16

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