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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,591.46, 71,344.98 and 17,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,591.46, 71,344.98 and 17,988.66 is: 26,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,591.46 : 71,344.98 = 17,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,591.46/71,344.98 = 17,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,591.46x = 71,344.98 × 17,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,591.46x = 1,283,400,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,400,587.93/47,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,967.04

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