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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,609.06, 71,423.60 and 18,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,609.06, 71,423.60 and 18,026.24 is: 27,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,609.06 : 71,423.60 = 18,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,609.06/71,423.60 = 18,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,609.06x = 71,423.60 × 18,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,609.06x = 1,287,498,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,498,955.26/47,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.15

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