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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,590.48, 71,386.44 and 18,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,590.48, 71,386.44 and 18,022.24 is: 27,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,590.48 : 71,386.44 = 18,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,590.48/71,386.44 = 18,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,590.48x = 71,386.44 × 18,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,590.48x = 1,286,543,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,543,554.43/47,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.63

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