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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.95, 71,475.21 and 17,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.95, 71,475.21 and 17,677.98 is: 26,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.95 : 71,475.21 = 17,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.95/71,475.21 = 17,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.95x = 71,475.21 × 17,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.95x = 1,263,537,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,537,332.88/47,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.73

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