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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,630.13, 71,451.45 and 17,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,630.13, 71,451.45 and 17,640.24 is: 26,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,630.13 : 71,451.45 = 17,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,630.13/71,451.45 = 17,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,630.13x = 71,451.45 × 17,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,630.13x = 1,260,420,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,420,726.35/47,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.68

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