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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,591.43, 71,359.47 and 18,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,591.43, 71,359.47 and 18,011.55 is: 27,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,591.43 : 71,359.47 = 18,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,591.43/71,359.47 = 18,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,591.43x = 71,359.47 × 18,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,591.43x = 1,285,294,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,294,661.88/47,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.85

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