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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,568.53, 71,367.20 and 17,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,568.53, 71,367.20 and 17,995.43 is: 26,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,568.53 : 71,367.20 = 17,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,568.53/71,367.20 = 17,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,568.53x = 71,367.20 × 17,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,568.53x = 1,284,283,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,283,361.92/47,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.59

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