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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,609.66, 71,419.25 and 17,631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,609.66, 71,419.25 and 17,631.97 is: 26,449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,609.66 : 71,419.25 = 17,631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,609.66/71,419.25 = 17,631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,609.66x = 71,419.25 × 17,631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,609.66x = 1,259,261,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,261,938.95/47,609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.71

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