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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,565.16, 71,348.54 and 17,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,565.16, 71,348.54 and 17,996.92 is: 26,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,565.16 : 71,348.54 = 17,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,565.16/71,348.54 = 17,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,565.16x = 71,348.54 × 17,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,565.16x = 1,284,053,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,053,966.50/47,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.68

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