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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,606.06, 71,419.10 and 18,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,606.06, 71,419.10 and 18,023.24 is: 27,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,606.06 : 71,419.10 = 18,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,606.06/71,419.10 = 18,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,606.06x = 71,419.10 × 18,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,606.06x = 1,287,203,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,203,132.67/47,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,038.64

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