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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,569.03, 71,367.95 and 17,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,569.03, 71,367.95 and 17,995.93 is: 26,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,569.03 : 71,367.95 = 17,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,569.03/71,367.95 = 17,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,569.03x = 71,367.95 × 17,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,569.03x = 1,284,332,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,332,632.44/47,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.34

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