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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.37, 71,538.90 and 17,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.37, 71,538.90 and 17,709.44 is: 26,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.37 : 71,538.90 = 17,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.37/71,538.90 = 17,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.37x = 71,538.90 × 17,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.37x = 1,266,913,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,913,499.52/47,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.31

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