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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,567.28, 71,365.32 and 17,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,567.28, 71,365.32 and 17,994.18 is: 26,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,567.28 : 71,365.32 = 17,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,567.28/71,365.32 = 17,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,567.28x = 71,365.32 × 17,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,567.28x = 1,284,160,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,160,413.84/47,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.72

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