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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,569.20, 71,302.60 and 17,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,569.20, 71,302.60 and 17,975.60 is: 26,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,569.20 : 71,302.60 = 17,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,569.20/71,302.60 = 17,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,569.20x = 71,302.60 × 17,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,569.20x = 1,281,707,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,707,016.56/47,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.05

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