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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,607.81, 71,421.72 and 18,024.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,607.81, 71,421.72 and 18,024.99 is: 27,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,607.81 : 71,421.72 = 18,024.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,607.81/71,421.72 = 18,024.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,607.81x = 71,421.72 × 18,024.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,607.81x = 1,287,375,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,375,788.78/47,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,041.27

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