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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,570.67, 71,360.70 and 17,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,570.67, 71,360.70 and 17,592.77 is: 26,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,570.67 : 71,360.70 = 17,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,570.67/71,360.70 = 17,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,570.67x = 71,360.70 × 17,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,570.67x = 1,255,432,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,432,382.14/47,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.89

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