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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,591.43, 71,397.17 and 18,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,591.43, 71,397.17 and 18,008.61 is: 27,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,591.43 : 71,397.17 = 18,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,591.43/71,397.17 = 18,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,591.43x = 71,397.17 × 18,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,591.43x = 1,285,763,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,763,699.59/47,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.71

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